Information Technology Team Manager
Leidos, Aurora, CO, United States
Description
Leidos' Corporate Information Security Office, reporting through the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking an Information Technology Team Manager. This role is primarily a hands‑on technical position responsible for supporting and enhancing the enterprise IT environment across both Windows and Linux platforms with a focus on system reliability, performance, and security. The manager leads a team, mentors staff, and serves as the primary IT decision maker. Responsibilities include administration of the Information System (IS), compliance with security requirements, and overseeing day‑to‑day testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and administration of cyber systems and infrastructure.
Location: All work will be performed on‑site at our Aurora, CO office.
Clearance: Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Primary Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems in a secure, stable, and scalable manner
Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Collaborate with IA, engineering, and operations teams to deliver IT services
Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to information system, network and security events.
Develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with Configuration Management (CM) for security relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware.
Develop, implement and enforce information security policies and procedures.
Document compliance activities in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package.
Ensure proper protection and/or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered.
Maintain records for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.
Operate, maintain, and dispose of systems in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package and customer directives.
Evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system and advise senior site leadership of the security relevance.
Help prioritize work, coordinate tasks, and drive accountability within the team.
Lead or conduct security IS education and training.
Mentor other engineers in cybersecurity and secure software development practices.
Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and implement long‑term fixes.
Participate in the Change Control Board (CCB) process.
Participate in local Scrum Boards.
Participate in internal/external security audits, inspections, risk assessments, and Continuous Monitoring.
Personnel management for the team.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior administrators (≈20% leadership).
Support compliance and security requirements (patching, STIGs, audits, etc.).
Training, mentoring, education, PTO planning, remote work requests, end‑of‑day report requirements, quarterly check‑ins, yearly reviews, and timesheet verifications/approvals.
Work with ISSM and FSO investigations of computer security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to both Facility Security and Senior Program Managers.
Work with ISSM and FSO to author, review, and update IS Authorization documentation to support IS Assessment and Authorization activities.
Basic Qualifications
Currently hold Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree and 12–15 years of related experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; or a master’s with 6–10 years of related experience. Additional relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Current holder of DoDM 8140 IAT Level II certification.
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems (workstation & server), Linux, and system virtualization (multiple hypervisors) in a secure network environment.
Detailed understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
Experience with compliance scanning tools (e.g., SCAP) and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS).
Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment, including crypto and key management.
Hands‑on experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and management.
Good writing and verbal presentation skills.
Ability to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long‑term timelines for remediating any non‑compliance.
Ability to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional desired certifications include CISSP, CCNA, CCSP, MCSE, and/or SANS GIAC, Linux RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, OS Certification (MCSE Win7 or other).
DoD Information Systems (IS) knowledge and experience.
Experience developing and delivering modern software, including micro services, containers, and hybrid cloud architectures.
Experience ServiceNow RMF Workflow Management Tool.
Familiarity with administering Microsoft SharePoint, including site collection configuration, permissions management, and document library/list administration.
Knowledge of automated test tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, JMeter.
Knowledge of agile development processes and DevOps tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
Security hardening, scripting, and automation experience.
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability/quality scanning tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube).
Understanding of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $131,300.00 – $237,350.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Leidos' Corporate Information Security Office, reporting through the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking an Information Technology Team Manager. This role is primarily a hands‑on technical position responsible for supporting and enhancing the enterprise IT environment across both Windows and Linux platforms with a focus on system reliability, performance, and security. The manager leads a team, mentors staff, and serves as the primary IT decision maker. Responsibilities include administration of the Information System (IS), compliance with security requirements, and overseeing day‑to‑day testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and administration of cyber systems and infrastructure.
Location: All work will be performed on‑site at our Aurora, CO office.
Clearance: Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Primary Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems in a secure, stable, and scalable manner
Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Collaborate with IA, engineering, and operations teams to deliver IT services
Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to information system, network and security events.
Develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with Configuration Management (CM) for security relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware.
Develop, implement and enforce information security policies and procedures.
Document compliance activities in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package.
Ensure proper protection and/or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered.
Maintain records for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.
Operate, maintain, and dispose of systems in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package and customer directives.
Evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system and advise senior site leadership of the security relevance.
Help prioritize work, coordinate tasks, and drive accountability within the team.
Lead or conduct security IS education and training.
Mentor other engineers in cybersecurity and secure software development practices.
Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and implement long‑term fixes.
Participate in the Change Control Board (CCB) process.
Participate in local Scrum Boards.
Participate in internal/external security audits, inspections, risk assessments, and Continuous Monitoring.
Personnel management for the team.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior administrators (≈20% leadership).
Support compliance and security requirements (patching, STIGs, audits, etc.).
Training, mentoring, education, PTO planning, remote work requests, end‑of‑day report requirements, quarterly check‑ins, yearly reviews, and timesheet verifications/approvals.
Work with ISSM and FSO investigations of computer security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to both Facility Security and Senior Program Managers.
Work with ISSM and FSO to author, review, and update IS Authorization documentation to support IS Assessment and Authorization activities.
Basic Qualifications
Currently hold Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree and 12–15 years of related experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; or a master’s with 6–10 years of related experience. Additional relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Current holder of DoDM 8140 IAT Level II certification.
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems (workstation & server), Linux, and system virtualization (multiple hypervisors) in a secure network environment.
Detailed understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
Experience with compliance scanning tools (e.g., SCAP) and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS).
Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment, including crypto and key management.
Hands‑on experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and management.
Good writing and verbal presentation skills.
Ability to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long‑term timelines for remediating any non‑compliance.
Ability to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional desired certifications include CISSP, CCNA, CCSP, MCSE, and/or SANS GIAC, Linux RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, OS Certification (MCSE Win7 or other).
DoD Information Systems (IS) knowledge and experience.
Experience developing and delivering modern software, including micro services, containers, and hybrid cloud architectures.
Experience ServiceNow RMF Workflow Management Tool.
Familiarity with administering Microsoft SharePoint, including site collection configuration, permissions management, and document library/list administration.
Knowledge of automated test tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, JMeter.
Knowledge of agile development processes and DevOps tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
Security hardening, scripting, and automation experience.
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability/quality scanning tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube).
Understanding of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $131,300.00 – $237,350.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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