Akima

Infrastructure Manager - Secret Clearance Required

Akima$135K — $165K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • Experience managing IT infrastructure in a government environment, familiar with IT governance and compliance.
  • Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Familiarity with ITIL or equivalent service management frameworks and change control processes.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently and make sound judgments without much oversight.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with government clients, team members, and vendors.
  • Candidates with an active Interim Secret or Interim Top Secret clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for IT Infrastructure issues.
  • Oversee stable operation and performance of enterprise networks and servers.
  • Manage all aspects of IT Network Operations and System Administration to ensure uptime.
  • Lead project planning, coordination, and direction; deliver milestones on time.
  • Manage IT teams and facilitate accountability through task assignments and prioritization.
  • Assess infrastructure practices for improvement and collaborate on implementations.
  • Lead change management for infrastructure modifications ensuring proper documentation and communication.
  • Maintain infrastructure documentation and provide status updates to leadership.
  • Forecast infrastructure capacity needs and plan for scalability and continuity.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies with government stakeholders.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment and build strong client relationships.
  • Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and implement staffing plans for recruiting and performance evaluation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan offerings.
  • Access to a range of voluntary benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
Full Job Description
Tuvli is looking for an Infrastructure Manager - Network and Systems Management to work in Alexandria, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Serve as central point of contact for any IT Infrastructure issues.
  • Ensure stable operation and efficient performance of client's enterprise networks and servers
  • Monitor and manage all aspects of IT Network Operations and System Administration to maximize uptime and efficiency.
  • Provide leadership, project and activity planning, coordination, and day-to-day direction as needed; produce required deliverables and meet the relevant project milestones.
  • Manage IT teams and lead across network operations and system administration disciplines, with teams ranging from 6-10 members; assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure accountability.
  • Analyze current infrastructure practices to identify areas for improvement and collaborate with teams to implement approved improvements.
  • Lead change management processes for all infrastructure modifications, ensuring changes are reviewed, approved, documented, and communicated prior to implementation.
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of infrastructure documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, SOPs, and runbooks; provide regular status reports to program leadership.
  • Manage and forecast infrastructure capacity needs; develop short- and long-term plans to support scalability and mission continuity.
  • Provide oversight to evaluating emerging technologies in collaboration with government stakeholders.
  • Foster a collaborative environment.
  • Work directly with client's program manager and develop an outstanding customer relationship.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
  • Develop and maintain staffing plan by recruiting, interviewing new contract personnel.
  • Conduct performance evaluations/coaching of staff and support staff individual development plan.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or other related discipline; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure in a Department of State, DoD, or other Federal or State government environment, including familiarity with government IT governance, acquisition processes, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere / VCF or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Familiarity with ITIL or equivalent IT service management frameworks; experience operating within formal change control processes.
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to details.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal oversight.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with government clients, team members, and vendors.
  • Candidates with an active Interim Secret or Interim Top Secret clearance will be considered, with the expectation of obtaining a final adjudicated clearance within the period of performance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or other related discipline.
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Ten years of IT and management experience.
  • Juniper and/or Cisco networking experience.
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
  • ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Windows systems administration, virtualization and enterprise storage knowledge.
  • ITSM/Change Management.

Job ID

2026-24083
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

135K to 165K
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

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