Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (Platform Engineering Team Lead)

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

FEDITC seeks an Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (Platform Engineering Team Lead) to work in Indianapolis, IN area to direct Tier 3 engineering operations for the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE). This position provides technical leadership for hybrid cloud infrastructure, server engineering, and platform services across on-premises data centers and cloud environments including Azure Government.

An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.

On-site presence required at designated location

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering technical staff delivering Tier 3 engineering support for the DFAS CCE

Direct engineering operations for hybrid cloud environments including on-premises VMware/Nutanix infrastructure and FedRAMP-authorized cloud services (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud)

Engineer, document, and implement new hardware/software solutions enhancing DFAS infrastructure capabilities

Oversee server engineering for Windows and Linux platforms, including virtualization, patching, and STIG compliance

Lead data center optimization initiatives supporting DoD server virtualization and cloud migration requirements

Develop and maintain engineering documentation including architecture specifications, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures

Coordinate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementation using Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and documentation

Manage technology refresh cycles and hardware/software lifecycle planning

Coordinate with CCB for all infrastructure changes and project implementations

Keep current on emerging technologies and provide quarterly technology briefings to DFAS management

Required Experience/Skills:

Minimum 8 years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure environments similar in size and scope

Demonstrated Tier 3 engineering expertise with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) platforms

Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Nutanix)

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including Azure Government or AWS GovCloud

Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs and DoD security configurations

Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and DevSecOps practices

Experience with enterprise storage systems, backup/recovery solutions, and disaster recovery planning

Proven ability to lead technical teams in high-availability, mission-critical environments

Experience with change management processes and CCB coordination

Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent)

VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification

Experience with Platform One DevSecOps or DoD container platforms

ServiceNow platform integration experience

DFAS or DoD financial system infrastructure support experience

Education:

BA/BS Degree

Certifications:

Project+/CAPM and Security+ (or equivalent per 802 A)

Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles

Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications

Clearance:

Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance is required.

Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.

Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.