Deputy IT Operations Manager, C2 Initiative

ManTech; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Doral, FL seeks a Deputy IT Operations Manager to join a mission-driven team supporting DoDIN operations. This role serves as second-in-command for IT operations, promoting security, readiness, and service delivery across data center, cloud, network, and DevSecOps domains.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in IT operations management, strong leadership, and experience with RMF/A&A processes, CSSP inspections, and budget planning. Active secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field with 5+ years IT operations management experience.
• High School Diploma with 9+ years relevant experience; Associate's Degree with 7+ years; Master's/PhD with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Second-in-command for IT operations, supporting DODIN Operations Lead.
• Ensure compliance via CSSP inspections, A&A, RMF, and CORA requirements.
• Oversee IT services readiness across data center, cloud, network, DevSecOps, service delivery.
• Serve as primary escalation point for outages and incidents when lead is unavailable.
• Assist with budget planning, resource allocation, staffing and workforce development.
• Enhance operational efficiency through planning, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor staff and provide direction on IT operations and DoDIN initiatives.

Education

BA/BS in related field (PM/CS/IT/BA) and 5+ years IT ops mgmt

High School Diploma + 9 years relevant exp

Associate's Degree + 7 years exp

Master's or PhD + 3+ years exp

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Deputy IT Operations Manager to join our team in Doral, FL .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Deputy IT Operations Manager serves as second-in-command for IT operations, supporting the DODIN Operations Lead in day-to-day management and strategic planning.

• Ensure compliance is established and maintained through CSSP inspections, A&A processes, the RMF, and CORA program requirements

• Oversees operational execution of IT services, ensuring capability and readiness of all IT and cybersecurity systems, deploying advanced, secure, and interoperable IT systems to provide an operational advantage to cybersecurity warfighters

• Acts as primary escalation point for operational issues, outages and incident response when the DODIN Operations Lead is unavailable.

• Serve as Acting IT Operations Manager when required. Support budget planning, resource allocation, staffing and workforce development initiatives.

• This Deputy IT Operations Manager ensures team proficiency in data center operations, communications, cloud, network, DevSecOps, and service delivery, ensuring the team consistently exceeds SLAs. Enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning, process optimization, and proactive risk mitigation

• The Deputy IT Operations Manager assists the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Operations Lead with managing IT operations and providing direction and mentorship to subordinate team staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in project management, computer science, information technology, business administration or in a related field of study AND five (5) or more years of IT operations management, project management or in a similar role.

• OR High School Diploma and nine (9) years of relevant experience

• OR an Associate's Degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience

• OR a Master’s degree or PhD degree and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

• PMP Certification.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active secret clearance.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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