Cleared IT Manager

A client of ours, a well-established & woman-owned IT Consulting firm, is looking for to add an IT Manager to their team in Aberdeen, Maryland! In business since the 1980s & primarily focused on supporting government agencies, this client is looking for someone to oversee their team of senior IT professionals.

CORE DETAILS:

• Active security clearance required, Secret minimum.
• Full-Time Direct Hire
• On-site in Aberdeen, Maryland with hybrid flexibility.
• Compensation range: 130k to 160k

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking components resulting from the research, discovery and evaluation of organizational technical debt
• Identify, evaluate and recommend solutions that offer long-term scalability with short-term gains
• Collaborate with technical leaders, Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to ensure that IT needs are met and that technological solutions align with business goals.
• Ensure recommendations/solutions are submitted through the Configuration Control process
• Offer troubleshooting and problem-solving assistance to team members.
• Communicate effectively between the IT team and other departments to align technology solutions with business needs.
• As required, plan and execute disaster recovery to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Explore and implement technologies that enhance operational efficiency or offer competitive advantages.
• Oversee the implementation of project tasks and milestones
• Generate status reports, plans and whitepapers for senior IT leaders and the contract Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 13 years combined. relevant experience in IT disciplines (e.g. Systems/Network Engineering, Software Development and Cybersecurity or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of experience leading 20 or more employees
• Security+ (or equivalent DOD 8570.1 IAT II certification) and (1) Computing Environment certification in relevant field
• (1) certification in the project management field (e.g., CompTIA Project+ or PMI certification, etc.)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret, with ability to obtain Top Secret if required.