IT Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

CONTINGENT HIRE (AUGUST 1) Westway is the industry leader as a transformational security company providing first of its kind security services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense contractors and commercial companies to protect and defend sensitive information. Westway's unique solution provides secure communications and a full range of information technology and security services that enable clients to focus on their mission. Westway advances the national security mission by providing a cost-effective solution that enables the efficient provision of technology and expertise to the intelligence community by both large and small enterprises. A proven specialist in designing and constructing secure facilities, Westway has completed multiple fully accredited secure facility projects throughout the U.S. Benefits:
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees which includes paid holidays, paid time off, family medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums paid 100% by the company. This includes company-paid short and long-term disability and life and ADD insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Pet benefits offered. Job Description:
Westway Services Group LLC is currently seeking an experienced and motivated information technology manager to support a facility in Aurora, Colorado. A successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team and overseeing the overall health of the customer provisioned TS/SCI Network. The IT manager must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the industry's best practices and evidence a professional history of effective technical management, information analysis, and a thorough understanding of computer hardware and software systems. The IT manager will be knowledgeable of all aspects of the network and provide technical guidance to a team of people possessing various knowledge. Further, the IT manager will need to be customer orientated as they will interact daily with staff and tenants. Key Requirements and Qualifications: • Develop planned activities and validate work completion during billing cycle.
• Manage IT staff and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Oversee the annual IT budget and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Coordinate technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Select qualified replacement hardware and software, when necessary.
• Test, troubleshoot, and modify information systems to optimally function/operate.
• Assure all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and customer regulations.
• Develop and maintain a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures.
• Ensure security patches and vulnerabilities on associated networks are current/updated.
• Serve as Data Transfer Official (DTO) and oversee DTO process for network integrity Skills and Knowledge Required:
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail and accuracy, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fluid and dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers and across organizational elements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of demonstrated security experience. Adequate and relevant experience in Information Assurance and/or Information Systems security roles may be substituted for educational requirements.
• MUST possess and be in good standing with industry standard IA certification (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM etc.).
• Security+ Certification
• MUST have and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance and possess or willing to take a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-scope polygraph. Preferred Qualifications:
• CCNA or other industry IT certifications.
• NRO experience is a plus.
• Full-Scope or Counterintelligence (polygraph).
• Knowledge of the NISPOM, DCID's, ICD's, NIST and other applicable government security directives associated with SCI programs is a plus.

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