Information Technology Support Technician - Tucson Arizona

Amentum is seeking a Information Systems Manager in Tucson, AZ for an upcoming program.

In this role the IT Systems Manager manages the production systems and IT environment supporting them, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data control, operations support, and recommending system security policy procedures to insure system integrity.  

Essential Duties:

• Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.


•  Responsible for maintaining, planning, and recommending computer system changes within the operation.  


• Schedules installations and upgrades.


• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software.


• Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.  


• Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work.  


• Liaises with the Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CST) in the resolution of IT related issues impacting the passport book, passport card, CRBA, and BCC production environment. Interfaces with the COR, Information Systems Security Officer and Government personnel at the Book Print Facility and the Contractor Operations Manager on computer and system related issues.  


• Conducts monthly system and access audits with the ISSO and takes the lead on IT-related inspections conducted by Diplomatic Security and the Office of Internal Controls (for example OpenNet inspections and Internal Control Program inspections).  


• Works with Government officials and other computer personnel to recommend modifications and conducts systems analysis.  


• Assists the Government in developing the specifications, scheduling, milestones, and cost estimates for projects relating to passport services at the BPF.  


• Monitors the progress of projects and assures that the Contract complies with system equipment specifications, scheduling, and cost objectives set by the Government.  


• Compiles and maintains records and reports to include, but not limited to, employee computer access permissions, equipment inventory, and drafts IT Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Current U.S government Secret security clearance highly desired.


• A Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited college or university in a related technical field such as Computer Science or Information Systems.


• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in Information Management


• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience 


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to use applicable regulations, policies, and directives pertaining to information technology management


• Experience applying data management concepts and techniques


• Knowledge of the capacity, configuration, and limitations of state-of-the-art computer equipment and software applications