Core Services Project Manager

Planned Systems International; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Planned Systems International (PSI) is seeking a Project Manager to lead the AFSOC Enhanced Mission Integration Core Services at Hurlburt Field, FL. You will oversee operations, maintenance, cybersecurity posture, and lifecycle evolution of enterprise IT and tactical systems.

The role directs multi-disciplinary teams across unclassified and classified enclaves, ensuring continuous readiness and rapid-response support for COOP/HUREVAC relocations, with DoD IA knowledge and PMP required.

Qualifications

• Active T3 investigation with ability to obtain necessary security clearances.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years PM experience in enterprise network infra and client services.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in network and/or systems administration.
• Experience with DoD/USSOCOM/AFSOC environments.
• Strong knowledge of DoD IA policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel on short notice, including OCONUS locations.
• Work in operational environments with limited infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, maintenance, cybersecurity posture, and lifecycle evolution of enterprise IT and tactical systems.
• Direct Client Services operations, managing CSTs for AFSOC SOACS and HQ watch floor.
• Ensure continuous operational readiness and rapid-response communications 24/7/365.
• Evaluate COTS/GOTS technologies and prepare COA recommendations to expand capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Security clearance

Networking

System administration

VMware

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/IS or related engineering

Tools

Splunk

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Snort

HBSS

McAfee

Ansible Tower

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto Firewalls

Job description

Overview

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI is currently seeking a Project Manager to directly support the global Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Enhanced Mission Integration (AEMI) program at Hurlburt Field, FL.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager for AFSOC Enhanced Mission Integration (AEMI) Core Servicesis responsible forleading the operations, maintenance, cybersecurity posture, and lifecycle evolution of enterprise IT,specialized tactical systems, and dedicated end-user client support for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Based primarily at Hurlburt Field, FL, with oversight extending to permanent and deployed operational nodes, this leadership position manages multi-disciplinary teams delivering high-reliability services across unclassified, classified, and tactical enclaves, including some NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and SAMS-ME.

Operationally, the Project Manager oversees the full spectrum of Core Services and infrastructure sustainment. This includes directing systems and network administration, virtualization management (VMware vSphere/vCenter), enterprise operating systems (Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS), cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), routing/switching hardware (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, HP), and perimeter defenses (Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls, Cisco ISE). The role ensures rigorous adherence to Department of the Air Force Instructions (DAFIs) and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) through continuous automated monitoring, vulnerability assessments (using Splunk, SolarWinds, Wireshark, MDE tools), script automation (Ansible Tower), access and identity controls, directory services, data backup execution, and lifecycle hardware refresh forecasting. Additionally, the Project Manager drives the technical evolution of AEMI by evaluating Commercial Off-the-Shelf and Government Off-the-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies, conducting compatibility testing, and preparing formal Course of Action (COA) recommendations to expand operational capabilities.

In parallel with back-end infrastructure, the Project Manager directs Client Services operations, managing Client Systems Technicians (CSTs) providing tier-level hardware, software, and peripheral support to the AFSOC Special OperationsAdvanced Capabilities Squadron(SOACS)and the high-visibility AFSOC Headquarters (HQ) Operations Center watch floor. This mandate requiresmaintainingcontinuous operational readiness, managing 24/7/365 surge requirements, and executing rapid-response communications support for Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Hurricane Evacuation (HUREVAC) relocations to alternate facilities. The Project Manager also sustainsspecialized tactical Command and Control (C2) and data-dissemination platforms, including the Specialized Automated Mission Suite (SAMS C2, ME Wired/Wireless), AOC-WS, Cursor-on-Target (CoT) Routers, Joint Range Extension (JRE), Streaming Media/Full Motion Video (FMV), HF Radio and RF Datalink feeds, Patriot Excalibur (PEX), Device Management System (DMS), and Aircraft Status Tracker (AST).

Technical Expertise:

• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 10 / Windows Server (20XX)
  • Linux (Red Hat, Kali)
• Networking:
  • Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, HP
• Virtualization:
  • VMware, vCenter, vSphere
• Monitoring & Security Tools:
  • Splunk, SolarWinds, Snort, Wireshark
  • HBSS / McAfee
• Automation:
  • Ansible / Ansible Tower
• Mobile Platforms:
  • iOS, Android

Minimum Requirements

• Security Clearance: Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information. Eligible for NATO access(U.S. citizenshiprequired).
• Certification:
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT II (e.g., Security+ CE).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience:
• Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain andmaintainnecessary security clearances asrequiredfor access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related engineering discipline (preferred) or a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive technical project or program management experience overseeing both enterprise network infrastructure and front-line client service operations.
• 5+ years of hands-on experiencein network and/or systems administration.
• Experience supportingSpecial Operations, SOCOM, or C4ISR environments.
• Strong knowledge ofDoD Information Assurance, policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing,operating, and troubleshootingLAN environments.
• Familiarity with IT service management concepts (e.g., ITIL).
• Ability to travel on short notice, including OCONUS locations.
• Ability to work in operational environments with limited infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’sdegree and ten or more years of experience supporting DoD, USSOCOM, or AFSOC communications systems is highly desired.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift30lbs.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail], or by dialing 703-575-8400.