EISS Operations Manager

Patriot, LLC is looking for an Enterprise Infrastructure Support Services (EISS) / Operations Manager to join our team as the primary point of contact for EPA’s TOCOR and the leader accountable for all IT support delivery across ORD’s nationwide enterprise.

The Enterprise Infrastructure Support Services (EISS) / Operations Manager serves as the Task Order Manager (TOM) on Patriot LLC’s EPA ORD IT Infrastructure (ITI3) contract — the primary point of contact for EPA’s TOCOR and the leader accountable for all IT support delivery across ORD’s nationwide enterprise. This role blends senior program management with technical oversight across server, virtualization, storage, engineering, network, security, asset management, PMO and service desk operations at 10+ ORD locations.

• Lead day-to-day operations and serve as the main liaison between Patriot and the EPA TOCOR
• Manage a geographically distributed team of IT professionals across ORD sites nationwide
• Oversee delivery of infrastructure services: servers, storage, networking, VoIP, service desk, and information security
• Ensure software patching and security incident response meet EPA deadlines (e.g., critical vulnerabilities mitigated within 15 days)
• Prepare and deliver all required reports: weekly progress, weekly staffing, monthly invoice, and ad hoc data calls
• Develop and maintain the QA‑QC Plan and ensure compliance with ITIL v4, PMBOK, and EPA IT security policy
• Track projects, manage subcontractors, and maintain all asset and documentation libraries (DHL, DML, DDL)
• Lead transition‑in from the incumbent and plan transition‑out at contract end

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure or operations management experience, including 4+ years in federal contracting
• Prior experience as a Task Order Manager, Program Manager, or senior IT operations lead on a federal contract
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT:
  Windows/Linux servers, VMware, SAN storage, networking, and VoIP
• Familiarity with NIST 800‑53, FISMA, ITIL v4, and federal IT security compliance requirements
• Strong communicator — able to translate technical details into clear reporting for government stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

• PMP or ITIL v4 Foundation certification
• Experience with EPA ORD, EPA enterprise systems (VMWare, Data Core and Pure Storage SAN, SharePoint, Automation, Network & Security, SCCM, EM7), and scientific research IT environments
• Cloud experience in FedRAMP-authorized environments (AWS Gov Cloud or Azure Government)
• Windows Server / Red Hat Linux enterprise administration management experience

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24.

Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.