Head of IT Projects

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for our next TMAC Project Manager! AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a TMAC Project Manager to support the NISSC 3 program at Peterson Space Force Base. The TMAC Lead will direct and oversee all Test and Development Facility (TDF) Mission Assurance Center (TMAC) operations, ensuring support systems and tools are effectively managed and maintained for development, integration, testing, and user activities. This role serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day TMAC operations and requires deep technical expertise in system administration, virtualization, storage, backup, and cybersecurity in a TS/SCI environment.

Responsibilities

•Drives performance standards, directs and oversee all TMAC operations to support development, integration, testing, and user activities for TDF systems and tools. • Coordinate site support and ensure TMAC staff compliance with operational procedures, technical manuals, and security requirements. • Monitor system status and performance, manage scheduling for all TMAC functions, and prioritize activities to support mission needs. • Serve as the main point of contact for day-to-day TMAC operations, interfacing with American Systems and government program leadership, the TDF Manager, and other stakeholders. • Prepare, maintain, and review activity logs, status reports, and other documentation required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). • Coordinate with the TDF Manager on major status changes, system outages, and significant operational issues. • Maintain continuity of operational knowledge, ensuring procedures, configuration baselines, and lessons learned are documented and communicated. • Oversee and perform software and hardware integration engineering and hardware Level 1 troubleshooting. • Manage configuration management activities, including vSphere/vCenter administration and support of virtualized environments and Virtual Cloud Foundation (VCF). • Perform Information System Security Officer (ISSO) tasks, including ensuring compliance with STIG checklists and vulnerability mitigation/remediation using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). • Oversee and support Optical Media Tracking; disk cloning operations using Logicube drive cloners; script design and deployments; NetBackup tape backup management; and OnTAP management of datacenter storage. • Manage NVIDIA VGPU endpoint and server environments, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) configuration and management, Horizon Management, and end-user VDI support. • Oversee CCIC2S mission software configuration, deployment, and monitoring; SPO Chief Scientist Office system and software support; test bed environment condition monitoring; Atlassian Suite management; and Dell VxRail deployment.

Qualifications

• 10 -12 years of system administration experience in secure, mission-critical environments, preferably supporting DoD or Space/CCIC2S missions. • Experience performing software and hardware integration engineering and hardware Level 1 troubleshooting. • Strong background in configuration management and vSphere/vCenter administration. • Demonstrated experience performing ISSO tasks, including STIG compliance and vulnerability scan mitigation/remediation using ACAS. • Experience with Optical Media Tracking and disk cloning operations using Logicube drive cloners. • Proven experience with script design and deployments (e.g., Shell, PowerShell).• 1+ year of experience with: - Shell scripting and PowerShell scripting - Broadcom ITMS - Account management• 3+ years of experience with: - NetBackup - OnTAP storage management - NVIDIA VGPU endpoint and server management - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) configuration, management, and end-user support - Horizon Management• 5+ years of experience with: - CCIC2S mission software configuration, deployment, and monitoring - SPO Chief Scientist Office system and software support - Atlassian Suite management - Virtual Cloud Foundation (VCF) - Dell VxRail deployment• Experience leading or coordinating operations teams, managing schedules, and serving as a primary operational point of contact. • Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills to support reporting, PWS deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems administration, network operations, cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.• Minimum: Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.• Holds a DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: - FITSP-D - GCSA - GISF - SSCP • Holds Security+ certification. • VMWare Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) and VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) required or highly preferredNotice of Anticipated Employment OpportunitiesThese positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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Job SummaryCategory: Project / Program SupportPosition Type: Full-TimeRemote: NoClearance Required: Top Secret/SCI