ClearanceJobs · 7 hours ago
IT Manager / Senior Systems & Server Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expClearanceJobs is seeking a hands-on IT Manager / Senior Systems & Server Engineer to lead and execute IT, systems, and infrastructure efforts for a small defense contractor. The role involves overseeing IT operations, cybersecurity, and systems engineering activities while ensuring compliance with contractual and security requirements.
AerospaceNational SecurityRecruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Michael Lebenkoff
Responsibilities
Lead IT and systems engineering efforts from planning through deployment and sustainment
Serve as technical lead for infrastructure refreshes, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
Act as primary IT point of contact for customers, auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Author and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and Systems Engineering artifacts (including SEMPs)
Oversee the deployment and sustainment of Windows client and server environments
Apply and maintain DoD STIGs; support CMMC compliance for CUI
Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and cybersecurity documentation
Manage the teams performing system builds, imaging, patching, backups, and lifecycle management
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration and compliance tasks
Provide Tier 3/4 support for engineers and deployed systems
Own IT policies, procedures, vendor management, and procurement in a small-team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
10+ years of systems administration / systems engineering experience
3+ years in a technical lead, senior engineer, or IT management role
Strong experience administering Windows client and server systems in secure environments
Experience authoring and maintaining Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs)
Hands-on experience with DoD cybersecurity standards (STIGs, NISPOM, RMF)
Experience supporting classified systems and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20%
Active DoD Secret clearance (must be current at time of hire)
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
IAT Level II certification required (Security+ CE or equivalent)
Preferred
Experience supporting flight simulators, training systems, or other mission-critical systems across multiple locations
Experience leading Windows 10/11 enterprise refresh initiatives
Experience managing full-lifecycle software and IT projects in classified or restricted environments
CMMC implementation or sustainment experience
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and secure system accreditation processes
Experience preparing technical documentation, system design artifacts, and formal briefings
Benefits
Salary + benefits package
Company
ClearanceJobs
ClearanceJobs.com, the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. It is a sub-organization of DHI Group.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2004-09-16Acquired
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