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IT Specialist Operations Officer - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Systems Engineer
Lead IT operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing network, cybersecurity, cloud services, and service management while supporting division and district IT initiatives.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily IT operations for the Corps, ensuring availability, performance, and security of network and infrastructure services.
- Coordinate and supervise the implementation of IT projects, including cloud migrations, system upgrades, and cybersecurity enhancements.
- Manage incident response, problem resolution, and service‑level compliance in accordance with ITIL best practices.
- Collaborate with the Division or District IT Chief to develop and enforce policies, standards, and contingency plans.
- Oversee data‑center activities, including hardware provisioning, virtualization, and capacity planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, ITIL, AWS) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations, network administration, and cybersecurity within a large, mission‑critical environment.
- Proven project management skills, with ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver on schedule and budget.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), virtualization, and enterprise‑level networking.
- Excellent communication and analytical abilities to support senior leadership and stakeholder requirements.