IT Infrastructure Project Manager with Security Clearance

Eliassen Group

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Atlassian JIRA, Audiovisual, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified ScrumMaster, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Defense Intelligence, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certificate, Government, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Military Intelligence, Network Administration/Management, Network Integration, PRINCE2, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Resource Management, Risk Management, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Satellite Communications, Schedule Development, ScrumMaster, Security Clearance, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
Client Description
Onsite in Washington, DC
Our client seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure and systems integration initiatives spanning WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V. The role requires hands-on technical depth, disciplined Agile delivery, and calm leadership across multiple concurrent efforts in a mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
• Lead execution of complex, multi-technology infrastructure and systems integration projects.
• Drive Agile delivery and use project management tooling as the primary execution mechanism.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams covering WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V systems.
• Manage schedules, dependencies, resources, and risks using project management software.
• Provide hands-on technical oversight and answer technical questions related to network infrastructure.
• Deliver results under tight timelines and high visibility while maintaining structure and accountability.
• Support up to five concurrent major efforts and ensure consistent status, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Operate effectively in secure, mission-critical environments with minimal ramp-up.
Experience Requirements
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8140 certification for 802 IT Project Manager such as Security+, SSCP, CAP, or GSLC.
• 8+ years of IT project management experience, including 5+ years managing infrastructure or systems integration in multi-technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience integrating WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V systems across technical teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of network infrastructure with the ability to explain how networks work and address technical questions.
• Extensive experience using project management software for task tracking, dependencies, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Proven ability to manage up to five concurrent major initiatives.
• Ability to contribute immediately in a mission-critical environment with minimal ramp-up.
• Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner (preferred).
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification (preferred).
• SAFe certification aligned to enterprise agile delivery (preferred).
• Agile certifications such as SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, CSM, or PMI-ACP (preferred).
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AZ-900 (preferred).
• PgMP certification (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint (preferred).
• CISM or CISSP when security governance is a core responsibility (preferred).
• Experience supporting classified, sensitive, or high-visibility programs in defense, intelligence, or military environments (preferred).
• Experience operating in secure or restricted environments with elevated access controls and mission-critical constraints (preferred).
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and ITIL practices in technical environments (preferred).
• Experience briefing and coordinating with senior government stakeholders, including decision support (preferred).
• Ability to provide a verifiable portfolio or representative samples aligned with the role (preferred).
Education Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute.
• DoD 8140 certification for 802 IT Project Manager such as Security+, SSCP, CAP, or GSLC.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (preferred).
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification (preferred).
• SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master certification (preferred).
• CSM or PMI-ACP certification (preferred).
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure AZ-900 certification (preferred).
• PgMP certification (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• CISM or CISSP certification when security governance is a core responsibility (preferred).

About the Company

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Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

 

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.eliassen.com/