Problem Support Manager

Akima; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima seeks a professional to manage the design and implementation of information technology infrastructure. This role includes managing hardware, software inventory, and leading a team.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least six years of experience overseeing enterprise infrastructures. Relevant certifications like ITIL v3, CCNA, or CompTIA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation/clearance.
• A minimum of six years of senior-level networking experience.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manages hardware and software inventory and procurement.
• Develops analytical tools and recommendations for enhancements.
• Leads work of employees and manages personnel decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Network infrastructure

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Networking

Tools

ITIL v3

CCNA

CCNP

CompTIA

Job description

Manages the design, implementation of information technology infrastructure, including computer application systems, computer and communication systems, network and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages the hardware and software inventory and procurement.
• Develops analytical and reporting tools, feasibility studies, and recommendations for enhancements to the information technology infrastructure and its supporting hardware and software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Responsible for managing the lifecycle of all network infrastructure problems.
• Responsible for making temporary solutions (workarounds) available to incident management and for managing the development of final solutions for known errors.
• Responsible for performing trend analysis of incidents to prevent future incidents from happening.
• Responsible for problem identification, recording, investigation and diagnosis.
• Responsible for communicating with the CBP Problem Manager and other GSs for all problems.
• Will act at the contract Point of Contract (POC) for all Problem oversight and coordination.
• Responsible for the effective implementation of the CBP Problem Management process and for ensuring that problems are managed and reported in accordance with the CBP Problem Management process.
• Responsible for ensuring that all problems are properly resolved and closed.
• Responsible for providing recommendations to the CBP Problem Manager for the on-going improvement of the Problem Management Process.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation/clearance - required for consideration. Some billets may require DoD Secret or Top-Secret access.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL v3, CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA.
• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field such as Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Networking and Telecommunications.
• A minimum of six (6) plus years of senior level networking experience administering enterprise infrastructures in large complex enterprises.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, and equipment (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers).
• Experience implementing and administering an enterprise-wide monitoring system for servers, networking devices, and applications.
• Showcase leadership abilities by managing projects and teams.
• Be proficient in project management and have knowledge of security and compliance issues.

Job ID: 2026-21212

Work Type: On-Site