IT Program Manager (PLCYPLN)

$117,962 - $181,216/Yr

United States Department of Defense - Frederick, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Frederick, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The IT Program Manager position at the Department of Defense's Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) involves overseeing and implementing integrated information technology architecture and initiatives within the Defense Health Agency's Research & Development sector. The role requires managing IT policies, budget requirements, and emerging technologies to enhance operational strategies and ensure security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement integrated Information Technology (IT) architecture.
• Review budget requirements for Information Technology.
• Provide IT initiatives and policy guidance.
• Determine how to implement emerging technologies to advance business strategies and optimize operations.
• Complete appropriate risk assessments in response to new operational technology.
• Set up risk management strategies to ensure internal and external safeguards.
• Plan, schedule and install new and modified hardware, operating systems and applications software.
• Manage accounts, network rights and access to systems and equipment.
• Implement security procedures and tools.
• Develop and document system administration and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software interfacing and interoperability problems.
• Perform system backup and recovery under disaster recovery scenarios.
• Maintain user account information, rights, security and systems groups.
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, software and printing issues.
• Configure, maintain, repair or upgrade computer hardware configurations.
• Install and troubleshoot remote access clients and wireless devices.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility to a secret security clearance.
• Experience troubleshooting network hardware and/or software issues.
• Experience creating information technology policies and/or standard operating procedures.
• Experience developing plans, policies and procedures to implement technical guidelines for information security.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders and customers on information technology matters.
• At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GSEC, Security +, CCNA, MCSE, and/or CISM.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a federal government environment.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.