Deputy IT Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, we thrive on addressing significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability

About the Role:

The Deputy Information Technology (IT) Manager is responsible for supporting the IT Manager with the management and performance of the organization's technology and network systems. Additionally, the Deputy IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the personnel management of the IT systems administrator team. The Deputy IT Manager helps oversees all technology infrastructure and operations, ensuring all processes and procedure adhere to company, site, and security policies and regulations.

The Deputy IT Manager analyses the schematics and specifications of site unclassified computer systems, maintains safety and security across all networks, and oversees the day-to-day operations and technical support required by IT associated projects. The Deputy IT manager must have extensive knowledge of the technology industry and required skills

Work Schedule: Regular Hours Mon-Fri 0730-1630

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the direct management of the IT systems administrator team, providing leadership, operational and performance management, and overall direction
• Responsible for the performance, functionality and reliability of applications and related systems
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of IT to ensure the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of data
• Conduct technical implementation, configuration, monitoring, audit, administration, and support
• Implementation of industry standard ITIL aligned Service Desk support processes
• Plan and manage implementation and integration of new technologies. Budget, resource planning and improving work instructions for system support
• Maintain the risk Management Framework and systems ATO status
• Maintains safety and security across all networks, and oversees the day-to-day operations and technical support required by IT associated projects
• Maintain health and safety within the workplace by promoting safety awareness initiatives, discussions and trainings, encouraging a safety focused culture and participating and reviewing risk assessments for those under their supervision
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Information Technology
• Working knowledge of IT business systems and integrated software applications.
• Experience managing IT projects, technology refreshes, and small teams
• Familiarity with RMF and IT security regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement
• Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes
• Demonstrated customer focus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with varied stakeholders
• Experience with MS Officer operating system

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, IT Systems Management, Technical Project Management or

• Related Fields or equivalent demonstrated experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Information Technology

Required Certifications:

• Driver's License
• Security +

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certification

Relocating to Alice Springs offers a lifestyle that's hard to match:

• Short commutes and a calmer pace of life
• A strong, welcoming community culture
• Access to incredible national parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure
• A setting that allows you to focus on your career while still enjoying your downtime

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.