IT Manager
ASRC Federal
- Location
- Onsite (Fairbanks, AK)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
NetCentric, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, seeks an IT Manager to support NOAA's mission-critical operations in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role involves leading IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and project management to ensure secure and reliable systems for national weather and environmental monitoring.
Skills
Benefits
- Health care
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Education assistance
- Paid time off
Full job details
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Job Title: IT Manager
Company: NetCentric
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
About the Role
NetCentric is seeking an experienced IT Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing IT systems that directly support NOAA’s mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and able to lead both technical efforts and team coordination in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day IT operations, including systems, networks, infrastructure, and user support.
- Manage IT projects by creating execution plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, operating instructions, and system specifications.
- Work closely with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to support secure, automated, and compliant system operations.
- Support NOAA’s mission by ensuring IT systems are resilient, reliable, and aligned with organizational requirements.
- Assess and mitigate security risks, support system certification and accreditation, and help maintain compliance with federal and organizational standards.
- Stay current on evolving technologies and recommend improvements that enhance performance, efficiency, and security.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–7 years of relevant IT experience, including leadership or project coordination responsibilities.
- Strong background in IT operations, systems administration, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience supporting secure environments and working with risk management or compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a mission-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, Security+, or cloud platform credentials.
- Prior experience supporting federal agencies, scientific operations, or other mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with standards such as NIST, FISMA, or FedRAMP.
Why Join NetCentric?
- Opportunity to support NOAA’s vital mission in weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and scientific research.
- Collaborative environment with strong technical teams.
- Impactful work that supports national infrastructure and public safety.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.