Senior IT Operations Manager with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onUnited States Postal Service, 951, 20th Street, Arapahoe Square, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.
About the Role
Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Operations Manager to lead enterprise infrastructure and operational support activities for a federal government customer within the Intelligence Community (IC). This position serves as the primary operational interface between the prime contractor, federal leadership, and technical teams supporting mission-critical environments.
In this role, you will act as a strategic leader with strong technical depth and operational rigor. You will drive operational excellence across highly secure federal programs, managing the lifecycle of complex enterprise data centers, networks, and cloud infrastructures. The day-to-day involves coordinating with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and engineering partners to ensure integrated enterprise operations. You will be responsible for developing the organization's IT operations vision, modernization strategy, and roadmap, ensuring all initiatives align with mission objectives. Your leadership will extend to managing financial capital, operational budgets, and workforce strategies to maintain continuity and successful project execution in high-tempo, classified environments.
Hiring Process
The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in the role and the company. During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity.
Equal Opportunity
Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
United States Postal Service, 951, 20th Street, Arapahoe Square, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as primary point of contact for federal leadership regarding IT infrastructure and operational activities
- check_circleLead planning and execution across TS/SCI, Secret, and Unclassified systems and enterprise services
- check_circleOversee daily operations and lifecycle management of data centers, networks, and cloud infrastructure
- check_circleDevelop and execute IT operations vision, roadmap, and modernization strategies aligned with mission objectives
- check_circleManage financial capital and operational budgets for infrastructure, staffing, and procurement activities
- check_circleEnsure compliance with federal security policies, configuration management, and cybersecurity requirements
- check_circleLead incident response coordination, disaster recovery planning, and operational escalation management
- check_circleDirect multidisciplinary technical teams including engineers, architects, and support personnel
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- verified12+ years managing enterprise IT operations
- verified7+ years leadership experience
- verifiedExperience supporting classified federal government or Intelligence Community environments
- verifiedActive TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph eligibility preferred
Nice to Have
PMP, ITIL, CISSP, VMware, AWS, Azure, or related industry certifications. Experience supporting Intelligence Community agencies or Department of Energy (DOE). Experience leading cloud migration and enterprise modernization initiatives. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps, automation frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and multi-classification environments. Experience with enterprise collaboration platforms, VTC systems, and secure communications technologies. Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph eligibility.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ts/sci, Linux, Windows Server, Itil, PMP, Cissp, Vmware, Aws, Azure, Zero Trust Architecture.
Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
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To qualify for the Senior IT Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, Business Management, or related field; 12+ years managing enterprise IT operations; 7+ years leadership experience; Experience supporting classified federal government or Intelligence Community environments; and Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph eligibility preferred.
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Senior IT Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in United States Postal Service, 951, 20th Street, Arapahoe Square, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
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