IT Supervisor

ARES Corporation is seeking a dynamic leader to supervise to manage our NASA Information Technology team under the Human Spaceflight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC). This role involves leading a team of network engineers, systems administrators, and database administrators (DBAs) to ensure efficient operations, while developing and executing strategic plans that enhance technical and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management

• Supervise IT personnel, including network engineers, systems administrators, and DBAs.
• Provide technical direction, team mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure continuous operations by monitoring system performance and implementing proactive measures.

Strategic IT and Infrastructure Management

• Develop and execute IT strategy and roadmap for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Plan and implement infrastructure maintenance and upgrades for the ISS Production Facility (IPF).
• Schedule patching, maintenance, and software release activities in coordination with NASA flight schedules.
• IT Security and Risk Management
• Lead the HSFTIC IT Security team in risk documentation, incident reporting, vulnerability assessments, and remediation.
• Facilitate disaster recovery and business continuity activities through rigorous testing.

Property and Procurement Management

• Oversee property and procurement operations, including purchasing equipment, software, and conducting property audits.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including NASA leads, to define work requirements, negotiate deliverables, and ensure alignment with program needs.
• Provide overall project management, including schedule development and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement and Innovation
• Examine and re-engineer processes to optimize efficiency and implement innovative strategies.
• Research and recommend automated approaches to leverage resources effectively and achieve economies of scale.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

• Current NASA Information Technology Leadership position
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
• Proven ability to manage technical and administrative contract requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in team organization, resource prioritization, and mentoring.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) with the adaptability to learn new tools.
• Attention to detail, initiative, and ability to balance concurrent assignments under dynamic conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IT security risk management and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting environments and infrastructure management.

Education and Relevant Work Experience:

• A BS/BA degree or higher with ten (10) or more years experience in technical positions with experience in supervising or directing other technical personnel.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected