Problem Manager
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Job description
The Problem Manager will play an important role in improving the reliability, availability, and performance of mission-critical cyber defense systems. This role is focused on identifying recurring issues, analyzing trends, determining root causes, and coordinating long-term corrective actions that reduce operational disruptions. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem solver who can work across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, configuration management, vendors, and government stakeholders. This position is not focused on day-to-day incident response, but rather on identifying systemic issues, driving permanent fixes, and supporting continuous service improvement across the mission environment. On-Site Requirement: This position requires on-site support at Joint Base San Antonio., The Problem Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting the full Problem Management lifecycle for mission-critical cyber defense systems. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the Problem Management process in accordance with established operational procedures and IT Service Management best practices.
- Review recurring incidents, system degradations, and operational trends to identify underlying root causes impacting mission system performance.
- Coordinate Root Cause Analysis activities with engineering teams, system administrators, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and external vendors.
- Develop, document, and maintain Problem Records, Known Error Records, and corrective action plans within the enterprise service management platform, such as ServiceNow.
- Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure recurring issues are permanently resolved.
- Facilitate Problem Review Boards and technical working groups to prioritize and resolve systemic issues.
- Analyze incident trends, operational metrics, and system performance data to identify opportunities for improved reliability and service delivery.
- Coordinate with Change Management and Configuration Management teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented through approved governance processes.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, trend reports, and leadership briefings to communicate problem status, operational risks, and service health.
- Identify operational risks related to recurring system failures and recommend mitigation strategies to improve mission readiness.
- Support the development and refinement of operational procedures, knowledge articles, and lessons learned documentation.
- Provide regular updates, recommendations, and status briefings to program leadership and government stakeholders.
Requirements
- Current active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Must meet the applicable DoD 8140 Intermediate Work Role 802 - IT Project Manager certification requirements in accordance with the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix.
- ITIL 4 Foundation, ITIL 4 Managing Professional, or another recognized IT Service Management certification is preferred or may be required based on program needs., * Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting Problem Management, Incident Management, or Service Management processes in an enterprise IT environment.
- Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis using structured methods to identify and resolve recurring or systemic issues.
- Ability to analyze operational metrics, incident trends, and system performance data to identify service improvement opportunities.
- Experience using enterprise IT Service Management platforms, such as ServiceNow, to manage Problem Records, Known Errors, corrective actions, and reporting.
- Ability to coordinate across technical teams, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, and software engineering.
- Working knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, mission systems, networking, and cybersecurity operations.
- Experience coordinating corrective actions through Configuration Management and Change Management processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to program leadership and government stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical operational environment., * Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense cyber defense programs.
- Experience leading enterprise Problem Management or Continual Service Improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting 24x7 Network Operations Centers, Security Operations Centers, or mission support organizations.
- Familiarity with cyber defense architectures, mission systems, and centralized monitoring platforms.
- Experience using ServiceNow Performance Analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Knowledge of Configuration Management Database concepts and Configuration Management practices.
- Experience developing Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, and operational performance metrics.