IT Systems Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an IT Systems Manager for a Federal Program in Washington, DC. The role requires extensive experience in virtualization, server management, and IT security, along with leadership responsibilities in a technical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with tools such as VMware, AWS, and Azure, complemented by a Bachelor's degree and the necessary security clearances.

Benefits

Cigna Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in related field.
• Active Top Secret Clearance and/or Active Q Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required or years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and training to systems professionals.
• Monitors system performance and implements enhancements.
• Oversees management of user accounts, system security, and workflows.

Skills

VMware

SAN

NAS

Commvault

Windows Server

Linux Server

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPN

firewalls

IT security

ITIL

DevOps

SLA management

Problem Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking an IT Systems Managerto join a Federal Program located inWashington, DC.

Responsibilities of the IT Systems Manager include:

·Provides direct and indirect leadership, coaching, and training to systems professionals

·Guides team members in meeting project timelines and resolving technical challenges

·Monitors system performance and implements enhancements to improve reliability and efficiency

·Develops, manages, and enforces schedules and performance benchmarks

·Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding team members

·Identifies opportunities to improve information systems and develops strategies to implement new technologies

·Oversees the management of user accounts, system security, workflows, and secure connectivity

·Administers and enforces all information systems policies, procedures, and governance standards

Qualifications for the IT Systems Manager include:

• Extensive experience with VMware for virtualization deployment, management, and troubleshooting
• Strong background in storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, and enterprise backup (Commvault)
• Proficient in Windows and Linux server environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies including VMware and Hyper-V
• Knowledge of database systems like SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)
• Strong grasp of IT security, compliance standards, and best practices
• Experience applying ITIL frameworks and DevOps principles
• Skilled in SLA/OLA management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery, Continuous Improvement, and Problem Management

·10+ years of experience in related field

·Bachelor’s degree required or years of experience in lieu of degree

·Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance and/or Active Q Clearance

Compensation for the IT Systems Manager includes:

·Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 depending on experience

·Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords:

VMware, virtualization, system deployment, system management, troubleshooting, SAN, NAS, Commvault, enterprise backup, Windows Server, Linux Server, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, cloud platforms, Hyper-V, SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, database management, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, networking, IT security, compliance, best practices, ITIL, DevOps, SLA management, OLA management, knowledge management, service delivery, continuous improvement, problem management, system performance, user account management, secure connectivity, system security, workflows, governance, policy enforcement, technical leadership, team coaching, project timelines, performance monitoring, hiring, onboarding, recruiting, technology strategy, systems improvement, infrastructure oversight, federal program, Active Top Secret, Q Clearance, system enhancement, information systems, schedule development, leadership, Washington DC

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