IT Manager, Business Systems (TS/SCI) {S} Jobs

Job TitleARKA Group L.P. (\"ARKA\") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!Position OverviewReporting to the IT Director, this role will be responsible for acting as a hands-on manager and business liaison, supporting the local site's day-to-day operations of IT systems and deliverables. You will partner with local functional and program management on identifying their IT needs and developing and implementing technical solutions that align to overall ARKA IT. You will lead a small, talented team of IT professionals who support the daily implementation, migration, maintenance and security of system applications and network infrastructure, including both classified and unclassified. You will be self-motivated, proactive, and composed within a dynamic IT landscape with technical solutions that drive mission success.ResponsibilitiesDaily hands-on management and direction of a local IT team within a complex technical landscape, including both classified and unclassified environmentsPartner with local business stakeholders and other ARKA IT managers to support technical initiatives aligned to ARKA's overall business and best practicesProactively identify enhancements and/or gaps to technical solutionsMaintain oversight of local IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reportedManage and prioritize a substantial and diverse workload with ever-changing prioritiesMotivate, mentor and train team members with varying levels of expertise, while identifying areas of individual growth and developmentEstablish metrics for measuring local IT effectivenessPartner with Information Assurance team to ensure IT compliance and security is maintained per industry standardsCommunicate to the end-user community on IT changes and/or updates as far in advance as possible to mitigate downtimeProvide hands-on escalated support and jump in to assist team as requiredRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in information technology or related subject or equivalent experienceA minimum of 7 years of hands-on system and/or network administration and/or business application development/maintenanceA minimum of 0-3 years of leadership experience, can include project or other indirect leadership assignmentsProven experience in leading, motivating, coaching, and training others with a can-do positive attitudePrevious experience working on classified systemsStrong prioritization and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to communicate and present clear, concise objectives to all levels of the organization while identifying and sharing risks and opportunitiesProven ability to unravel complex technical solutions and provide recommendations to the business, identifying risks and opportunitiesDemonstrated hands-on experience with various system applications, network, and cloud infrastructure with proven success in implementation across the enterprise including:Microsoft and other Cloud environments (Azure, GCC High, AWS preferred)Enterprise systems including VMWare, Windows, LinuxMonitoring, diagnostic, analytic and administration toolsSystem integrations and automation toolsPatching and monitoring toolsSecurity tools deployment such as MS DefenderNetworking infrastructure experience, such as Palo Alto and CiscoKnowledge of DevSecOps principles, and tooling (Gitlab preferred)Ability to draft and write reports to show KPIs such as uptime, SLDC, and patching resultsPreferred QualificationsExperience in merger and acquisition (M&A) environment is a plusProven experience in understanding system and network protocols within a highly regulated environment; experience working in the Aerospace and Defense industry is a plusITC & Clearance/Certification RequirementsCompTIA Security+ required or obtained within first 6 monthsRequired: Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain higher level clearances including a CI poly (will consider candidates within 24 months of a clearance debrief who can be crossed over within 3 months)Pay Range$140,000 - $180,000 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The application window will close in 120 days for this position.LocationColorado Springs, CO If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it's common to spot world-class athletes around town.What We OfferComprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packagesCompany contributions to qualified HSA accounts401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events13 paid holidaysUpfront tuition assistance for approved degree programsAnnual bonus program based on company and employee performanceCompany paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance4 weeks paid Parental LeaveEmployee assistance program (EAP)EHS/Environmental RequirementsThis job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.