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Manager, Classified IT Operations

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$147k–$196k2026-10-31 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Lead a team of Systems Administrators supporting classified computing environments across multiple networks and sites, while maintaining hands-on technical credibility.

Role type

Manager, Classified IT Operations

Builds

Classified computing environments and infrastructure for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Classified IT Operations

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

People management, Systems Administration (Windows/Linux), Security compliance (STIG/RMF/NIST), Incident response, Team coaching, Operational planning

Preferred skills

Multi-classification network management, Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), Configuration management (Ansible/SCCM), SIEM (Splunk)

Technologies

Windows, Linux, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Ansible, SCCM, Splunk, Tenable, Nessus

Responsibilities

Hire, develop, and coach Systems Administrators; Drive team execution on patching, STIG remediation, and ATO preparation; Maintain hands-on technical credibility; Coordinate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Security teams; Manage ticket queue and workload distribution; Develop standard operating procedures and documentation.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC leadership