Mid-Level DoW experienced IT Systems Manager – Top Secret with SCI eligibility

In this role you will:

• Provide handson IT administration and systems management for a CENTCOM CUXS program in compliance with government-approved procedures including operation of airgapped NAS sustainment of COTS systems Interagency coordination for accreditation and continuous compliance for enclaves holding federal law enforcement data.
• Understand and comply with government-approved procedures.
• Maintain and administer approved COTS software and manage associated licenses staging configuration patching rollback plans and lifecycle for accredited and air gapped deployments.
• Operate and administer an airgapped NAS: secure ingestion workflows ACLs backups/restores media handling encryptionatrest hardware lifecycle and physical/technical security procedures for federal law enforcement data.
• Install configure patch and sustain COTS computer systems and approved COTS software on unclassified enclaves; perform staging for airgapped deployments and manage licenses.
• Provide handson IT support and troubleshooting for NAS file servers Windows Server Active Directory networked storage (NAS/SAN) and permitted M365 integrations.
• Provide hands-on IT support to ensure organizational software and tools are loaded and working on corresponding hardware.
• Coordinate COTS software updates vulnerability remediation and rollback plans with IA/ACM and system owners; ensure staging and installation procedures meet accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity/IA teams to ensure compliance with STIGs patch management system scanning and continuous monitoring for accredited enclaves.
• Implement and maintain patch cycles configuration management and system hardening documentation.
• Support incident response for system outages or suspected compromise; preserve forensic dataatrest and coordinate evidence handling with IA/cyber and law enforcement partners.
• Participate in accreditation ATO/ATOmaintenance activities and prepare system documentation and evidence for authorization.

Performance Metrics & Deliverables

• Repository/SharePoint and NAS uptime/availability per SLA.
• Timely completion of COTS staging installation and patch cycles coordinated with IA teams.
• Number and resolution time of IT incidents; successful remediation and lessons
• Completed accreditation packages and evidence supporting ATO or continuous monitoring.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Management or related field and a minimum of8 years experience in IT systems administration and/or management. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of the bachelors degree many be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting DoW federal law enforcement or Combatant Command environments.
• Demonstrated administration experience with Windows Server Active Directory networked storage (NAS/SAN) and enterprise NAS platforms.
• Handson experience operating airgapped systems or managing sensitive/classified enclaves and media handling for federal data.
• Experience configuring and managing IT networks in a deployed environment.
• Experience installing configuring patching and sustaining COTS software and managing licenses in isolated environments.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• SharePoint Administration certification and familiarity with permitted M365 integrations (where authorized).
• Strong troubleshooting documentation and stakeholder coordination skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current passport.
• Active DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired / Preferred:

• Certifications: Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or higher; CompTIA SecurityCE or equivalent.
• Experience with DISA STIGs DoD IA requirements and system accreditation processes.
• Experience administering enterprise NAS platforms (NetApp Isilon Dell EMC) and secure staging/sanitizingprocedures for removable media.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell Python) basic SQL and familiarity with DevSecOps/configuration management tools.
• Prior program management or team lead experience.

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