Systems Administration Manager with Security Clearance

Description Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. The Work Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client's business. The Systems Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing the system administration team, ensuring the effective management of hosting environments and optimizing tools and infrastructure to support government operational needs. Job Location: Remote, however, strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington, DC. *If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections. What You Will Do: • Lead and manage the system administration team to ensure secure efficient and compliant system operations.• Provide strategic recommendations for hosting solutions, environment configurations and tools to enhance performance, security and scalability including developing written recommendations and Decision Analysis Reports (DARs) to support government decision-making.• Serve as the primary point of contact with the government, acting as the Contract Manager to ensure alignment with project objectives, compliance requirements and contractual obligations.• Act as the primary liaison with DISA, coordinating efforts to meet hosting and security requirements, working with team members to resolve technical and compliance issues and ensuring adherence to DISA policies and procedures.• Coordinate with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and other cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security requirements, address vulnerabilities and implement necessary remediations.• Collaborate with and support application teams by ensuring the hosting environment meets their operational needs, assisting with troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance of applications.• Oversee issue resolution related to system performance, availability, and security in coordination with technical teams and stakeholders.• Ensure adherence to DISA, DoD and cloud security policies, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations, environment controls and best practices to support secure and efficient hosting and system administration operations. What You Will Bring With You:• Candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.• 5+ years in IT hosting/system administration with at least 2+ years of experience managing teams on DoD or federal contracts. What We Would Like You To Bring With You:• Experience supporting the military is highly preferred• Security+ CE or equivalent (CISSP, CASP+ preferred).• Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and environmental compliance standards. Professional Skills:• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.• Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task. #LI-CC1#Indeed Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplacediscriminationrigh t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :$107,936.00 - $183,491.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)