Senior IT Manager

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Maryland
R161363
Engineering
Secret
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for amazingly talented IT Sr Manager to join our team!

Join Parsons and Propel Your Career in Cutting-Edge Army Communications

Are you ready to be at the forefront of technological innovation in communications? Parsons is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team within the C5ISR Center. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Army communications systems, working on a spectrum of groundbreaking projects that are vital to national security.

By joining Parsons, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, excellence, and the impact of work on national and global security. Your contributions will not only advance your career but also ensure the success of critical communications systems that our warfighters and defense partners rely on.

Your Next Mission Awaits

If you are passionate about contributing to a safer world and ready to take on a challenge that will transform your career, we want to hear from you. Join Parsons and be part of a company where your work makes a difference every day.

Embark on this exciting journey with Parsons—where the future of Army communications is in your hands. Apply now to become a key player in our mission-critical projects and take your career to new heights!

As an IT Sr Manager at Parsons, you will perform analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, and installation of new and existing personal computer systems, workstations, and servers. You will diagnose and resolve problems in response to customer-reported incidents, confer with end users to determine hardware and software requirements, and install and maintain hardware and software components. Your role will also involve training end users, performing general maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, preparing progress reports, evaluating products, and recommending support or non-support of evaluated products.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • System Planning and Installation: Perform analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, and installation of new and existing personal computer systems, workstations, and servers.
  • Problem Diagnosis and Resolution: Diagnose and resolve problems in response to customer-reported incidents, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
  • End User Consultation: Confer with end users to determine types of hardware and software required, providing expert advice and recommendations.
  • Hardware and Software Installation: Install new hardware and software components and maintain existing ones to ensure optimal performance.
  • User Training: Train end users in the use of equipment and software, enhancing their technical skills and knowledge.
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform general maintenance tasks and troubleshoot and resolve issues with computer systems and peripheral equipment throughout the organization.
  • Progress Reporting: Prepare progress reports for all work performed, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Product Evaluation: Evaluate products for compatibility, expandability, ease of use, and support. Recommend to management the support or non-support of evaluated products.
  • Best Practices: Expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate them into all work assignments and procedures. Evaluate and enhance current practices to ensure optimal support of diversity.
  • Team Leadership: Oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination. Direct and supervise lower-level staff as needed.
  • Presentations and Proposals: Prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver them to a broad variety of audiences.
  • Innovative Solutions: Identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues, even in the presence of unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data.
  • Safety and Environmental Consciousness: Ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in all decisions and actions.
  • Independent Work: Work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments, demonstrating initiative and expertise.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology or other related technical discipline is required.with 8+ years experience. 10+ years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
  • Must have a current/active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance if it is required in the future.
  • Proven experience as an IT Manager or in a similar role, with a focus on system planning, installation, and maintenance.
  • Experience in diagnosing and resolving technical problems and providing end-user support.
  • Experience in evaluating and recommending IT products and solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of personal computer systems, workstations, servers, and peripheral equipment.
  • Proficiency in hardware and software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of IT best practices and industry standards.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and proposals.
  • Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams and projects, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Safety and Environmental Awareness: Commitment to safe practices and environmental consciousness in all decisions and actions.

      Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

      Secret

      This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

      Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

      Salary Range: 

      $96,400.00 - $168,700.00

      We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

      Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

      We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

      COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

      Financial Wellness

      We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

      Work Life Harmony

      Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

      Career Development

      We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

      Veteran Support

      We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

      Mind & Body

      At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

      Health

      Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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