Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Technology Manager – Active Q Clearance opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.
Active DOE Q Clearance Required
Position Summary:
The IT Manager will oversee the information technology operations at a secure manufacturing facility. This role ensures the reliability, security, and compliance of all systems supporting production, engineering, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with deep familiarity in classified or controlled environments.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead a team of highly skilled IT professionals across various activities including but not limited to network administration, software design and implementation, product development, user support, and quality assurance.
· Lead daily IT operations, including network infrastructure, servers, storage, end‑user systems, and industrial IT assets.
· Ensure high availability of systems supporting manufacturing, quality, and engineering workflows.
· Oversee patching, system updates, and lifecycle management for all hardware and software.
· Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement of IT equipment within security constraints.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
· 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
· Experience supporting IT in a classified, regulated, or high‑security environment.
· Strong knowledge of:
o Network administration (LAN/WAN, firewalls, segmentation)
o Windows and Linux server environments
o Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, RMF, CIS)
o Industrial or manufacturing IT systems
Other Job Requirements:
· United States Citizenship
· Active DOE Q Security Clearance
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers