Senior IT Manager

Are you a motivated technical leader with a passion for managing and optimizing complex IT environments? Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Manager to oversee the operations, strategy, and continuous improvement of a hybrid IT infrastructure supporting Linux, Mac, and Windows platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure our IT systems and teams meet operational and organizational goals. Join us to help deliver secure, scalable solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do:

As the Senior IT Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a diverse IT team responsible for maintaining a hybrid environment of Linux, Mac, and Windows platforms.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for IT systems, operations, and processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems, software, and hardware across platforms.
• Implement and enforce IT security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements.
• Act as a technical escalation point, providing hands-on support for complex IT issues across the environment.
• Manage and optimize system and network performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on IT performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement for IT services and hardware/software.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, mentoring and empowering team members to grow and excel in their roles.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience: A minimum of 12 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role, managing hybrid or multi-platform environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency with Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS), Mac OS, and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience in systems administration, network management, and IT security practices.
  • Hands-on knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor IT teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Clearance: Minimum Top Secret, SCI eligible

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in IT-related disciplines or business administration.
• Certification in Linux, Windows, Mac, or IT leadership (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, MCSE, or ITIL certification).
• Experience supporting classified or secure environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).