IT Operations Lead for NOAA Mission

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NetCentric seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead day-to-day IT operations in Fairbanks, Alaska, supporting NOAA mission-critical systems. You will manage projects, document systems, and coordinate with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to ensure secure, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of IT leadership experience, a strong background in systems administration and networking, and a proven ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years IT experience with leadership or coordination responsibilities.
• Strong background in IT operations, systems administration and networking.
• Experience with risk management or compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IT operations, including systems, networks, infrastructure, and user support.
• Manage IT projects by creating execution plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, operating instructions, and system specifications.
• Work closely with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to support secure, automated, and compliant system operations.
• Support NOAA’s mission by ensuring IT systems are resilient, reliable, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Assess and mitigate security risks, support system certification and accreditation, and help maintain compliance with federal and organizational standards.
• Stay current on evolving technologies and recommend improvements that enhance performance, efficiency, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

IT operations leadership

Systems administration

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity basics

Project coordination

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ITIL

PMP

CISSP

Security+

Cloud platform credentials

Job description

NetCentric seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead day-to-day IT operations in Fairbanks, Alaska, supporting NOAA mission-critical systems. You will manage projects, document systems, and coordinate with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to ensure secure, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of IT leadership experience, a strong background in systems administration and networking, and a proven ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven