p>Comprehensive Keywords: Director of IT & Infrastructure, Director of Information Technology, Infrastructure Director, Head of IT, IT Leadership, Technology Leadership, Defense IT, Government Consulting, Federal Contracting, Defense Technology, Aerospace, Space Systems, New Space, National Security, Classified Programs, Mission-Critical Systems, Secure Environments, SCIF, SCIF Operations, Classified Networks, Air‑Gapped Networks, Facility Security, Physical Security Systems, Facility Clearance, FCL, DCSA Compliance, Industrial Security, NISPOM, FSO Collaboration, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity Leadership, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Cybersecurity, CMMC, CMMC Level 2, NIST 800‑171, NIST 800‑53, CNSSP‑12, FedRAMP, Zero Trust Architecture, Secure Network Architecture, Enterprise Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, On‑Prem Infrastructure, Data Center Operations, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, SOC Collaboration, Incident Response. Program Management, Project Management, Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Programs, Large‑Scale Deployments, Gateway Infrastructure, Satellite Gateways, Teleport Operations, Ground Systems, International Deployments, CONOPS Development, Requirements Definition, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Management, Capital Planning, Vendor Management, Contract Management, ERP Implementation, Deltek Costpoint, Enterprise Systems, Tool Selection, Technology Modernization, Digital Transformation, AI Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Implementation, Responsible AI, Defense AI, Automation, Emerging Technology, Agile Leadership, Execution in Ambiguity, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Cross‑Functional Leadership, Team Building, People Management, IT Manager Oversight, Executive Stakeholder Engagement.