Information Technology Manager

We are searching for a talented Information Technology Manager to become part of Peraton's Citizens Security & Public Services, State and Regional team supporting a contract with the state of Alabama. This position will be remote.

What you'll do:

The Information Technology Manager will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Oversee the design and define database, system and network architecture for new or existing complex computer systems
• Propose efficient transition approaches to new technology platforms and define transitions for the addition of new customers to our Data Center location
• Manage database, software and network product solutions, performance, upgrades and enhancements, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Share cost, schedule, and technical program management responsibilities with the Data Center Program, Facilities and Operations Managers
• Manage daily operations of the DBA team (supervision of the DBAS, assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, performance management, and operating costs)
• Formulate policies, procedures, and standards relating to systems, network, and database management
• Perform and report system-wide capacity analysis and recommendations for future technical/solution direction and areas for improvement
• Provide program management and customer reports to include: Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence; database performance; systems performance; network performance; disaster recovery planning, test approaches, and test results; and future technology direction forecasts
• Collaborate on annual ALECS Disaster Recovery exercises
• Develop and maintain product vendor relationships
• Responsible for personnel, database, software, network and DR program budgets and related assets
• Oversee the design, implementation and support of system, database and application backup and recovery solutions.
• Upgrade and maintain system, DB2 and related 3rd party software at or above release levels of N-1Collaborate within the Data Center Team and the customer locations
• Manage team members in the following Data Center functional areas: database administration, technical services, systems programming and administration, security administration, network engineering, software and network asset management, hardware/software/network procurements, and disaster recovery
• Manage all aspects of complex technology software and network solutions; operating system and third party software asset management, installation, and maintenance; disaster recovery planning and test execution; network architecture and solution asset management, installation, and maintenance; and systems security and maintenance
• Data Center board member and/or chairperson for: Change Management, Problem Management, and Risk Management and supports various technical categories of Program Management for one or more contracts
• Lead, facilitate, respond to, or partner with peers in response to customer, Federal, IRS, or corporate audits, questionnaires, or reviews related to Data Center delivery, SLAs, or regulatory requirements
• Program or project risk assessment, risk management, and risk avoidance strategies and techniques
• Ensure systems adherence and compliance with customer contract requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Develop and maintain the following schedules: on-call, database monitoring, database software and product upgrades, systems monitoring, systems software and network product upgrades, systems administration, team change management activities, various technical projects and value added initiatives, various training initiatives including technical training and certifications
• Coordinate technical and program activities with internal Data Center team members, customers, and corporate peers

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 10 years of experience or a Masters degree and 8 years of experience or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years of experience
• 5 years of technical lead, project lead, and/or managerial experience of a senior level technical team
• 5 years experience in analyzing and solving system software and/or network problems or issues

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

Preferred:

• Experience with Data Center hosting technical services, network services, and/or systems programming experience
• Experience with Data Center outsourcing support and services technical lead or manager experience
• IT Mainframe experience
• DB2 zOS mainframe DBA experience
• Experience with COBOL/DB2 mainframe application software development database administration support
• Experience with DB2 Connect
• BMC third party software experience
• Experience in a 24 x 365 technical service delivery environment with on-call after hours, weekend, and holiday support rotations
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and test execution
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) support and services contract or program delivery
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project. Also experience using the Visio product.

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.