IT Manager & Cybersecurity Lead - Secret Clearance Ready

Core One; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a senior IT operations leader to manage routine IT operations, cybersecurity compliance, and vendor relationships in a government-connected environment. You will develop the IT strategy, oversee third-party providers, and drive security initiatives across the organization.

The role requires experience in Windows environments, Active Directory, Intune, and managing DoD cyber frameworks, with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent with 8+ years in IT/security environments.
• Experience leading IT operations, projects, and personnel.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with government cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/DFARS).

Responsibilities

• Independently manage routine IT operations, technology implementations, vendor relationships, user support activities, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Escalate matters involving significant operational disruption, cybersecurity incidents, substantial financial impact, legal exposure, or other material business risks.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and support growth.
• Develop, maintain, and improve IT policies, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Company's IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Own the management and performance of third-party IT service providers, including service delivery oversight.
• Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities with internal and external partners.
• Establish departmental priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload distribution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IT personnel, including performance feedback and development.

Skills

IT Operations

Cybersecurity

Vendor Management

Team Leadership

Windows

Active Directory

Office 365

DNS

Exchange Online

DoD environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Office365

Active Directory

Intune

Group Policy

MDM

SaaS provisioning

Job description

Core One is seeking a senior IT operations leader to manage routine IT operations, cybersecurity compliance, and vendor relationships in a government-connected environment. You will develop the IT strategy, oversee third-party providers, and drive security initiatives across the organization.

The role requires experience in Windows environments, Active Directory, Intune, and managing DoD cyber frameworks, with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.