IT Operations & Security Lead (DIB Compliance)

AVT Simulation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AVT Simulation is seeking an IT Manager to lead the IT organization, ensuring uptime of network, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud, and end-user computing environments essential to AVT’s business operations.

The role includes budget governance, vendor negotiations, and maintaining security controls across DoD-aligned frameworks. This is an on-site position in Orlando, FL with broad responsibility for strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in IT, CS, engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive IT experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere and enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC requirements and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the IT staff.
• Develop and defend the annual IT operating and capital budget, including forecasting for tech refresh cycles, licensing, and upgrades.
• Lead strategic purchasing and vendor negotiations for hardware, software, and service contracts.
• Serve as IT representative on the FIWG, aligning capacity planning with growth and expansion.
• Develop and maintain IT SOPs and policies; provide status updates to leadership.
• Administer and optimize VMware vSphere and Synology SAN/NAS storage; monitor health.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco network gear and VPNs; ensure network reliability.
• Maintain M365 GCC High tenancy and related services; manage licensing.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

Entra ID / Active Directory

Job description

AVT Simulation is seeking an IT Manager to lead the IT organization, ensuring uptime of network, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud, and end-user computing environments essential to AVT’s business operations.

The role includes budget governance, vendor negotiations, and maintaining security controls across DoD-aligned frameworks. This is an on-site position in Orlando, FL with broad responsibility for strategic IT initiatives.