Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (CSSP Engineering Team Lead)
About The Position
FEDITC, LLC seeks a Senior Information Technology Project Manager (CSSP Engineering Team Lead) to direct Tier 3 engineering operations for the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE) in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. The role provides technical leadership for hybrid cloud infrastructure, server engineering, and platform services across on-premises data centers and cloud environments, including Azure Government. On-site presence is required at a designated location. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The role leads Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering staff, oversees hybrid infrastructure and server engineering, and guides infrastructure improvements, cloud migration, and data center optimization. It coordinates infrastructure-as-code implementation, continuity and disaster recovery activities, technology lifecycle planning, and infrastructure changes with the CCB. The position also maintains engineering documentation and provides quarterly technology briefings to DFAS management. A BA/BS degree is listed. Project+/CAPM and Security+ (or equivalent per 802 A), a Computing Environment certification for privileged access roles, and all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications are required. Candidates must pass a background check and maintain applicable security clearances as required by the client and FEDITC.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure environments similar in size and scope.
- Demonstrated Tier 3 engineering expertise with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) platforms.
- Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Nutanix.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including Azure Government or AWS GovCloud.
- Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs and DoD security configurations.
- Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform and Ansible) and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with enterprise storage systems, backup/recovery solutions, and disaster recovery planning.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams in high-availability, mission-critical environments.
- Experience with change management processes and CCB coordination.
- Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations.
- BA/BS degree.
- Project+/CAPM and Security+ (or equivalent per 802 A).
- Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles.
- Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Must be a United States citizen and pass a background check.
- Must maintain applicable security clearances at the level required by the client and/or applicable certifications as requested by FEDITC or required by its clients, customers, or prime contractors.
Nice To Haves
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent.
- VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification.
- Experience with Platform One DevSecOps or DoD container platforms.
- ServiceNow platform integration experience.
- DFAS or DoD financial system infrastructure support experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering technical staff delivering Tier 3 engineering support for the DFAS CCE.
- Direct engineering operations for hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises VMware/Nutanix infrastructure and FedRAMP-authorized cloud services such as Azure Government and AWS GovCloud.
- Engineer, document, and implement new hardware and software solutions that enhance DFAS infrastructure capabilities.
- Oversee Windows and Linux server engineering, including virtualization, patching, and STIG compliance.
- Lead data center optimization initiatives supporting DoD server virtualization and cloud migration requirements.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including architecture specifications, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Coordinate Infrastructure-as-Code implementation using Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and documentation.
- Manage technology refresh cycles and hardware/software lifecycle planning.
- Coordinate with the CCB on infrastructure changes and project implementations.
- Keep current on emerging technologies and provide quarterly technology briefings to DFAS management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
