Senior NALCOMIS Virtual Environment Systems Administrator

Vectrus, Inc; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Job summary

V2X in Maryland is seeking a Senior NALCOMIS Virtual Environment Systems Administrator to provide advanced VE operations, OS and application maintenance, cybersecurity implementation, and DR planning for NIWC-directed VMs. You will manage VE-hosted servers, perform patches, validate systems after maintenance, assist with vulnerability scans (ACAS) and document results, mentoring junior staff and ensuring system availability and compliance.

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field; substitutions allowed.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT II/III baseline certification or higher.
• Six years of systems administration experience with three years in virtualized environments.
• Experience with Windows and Linux servers in secured DoD/federal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Administer VE-hosted servers and applications per NIWC guidance.
• Apply OS patches and application upgrades following NIWC releases.
• Validate systems after maintenance or outages and coordinate actions.
• Provide high-level troubleshooting and VE documentation updates.

Skills

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows servers

Linux servers

Patch management

Backup and recovery

System monitoring

Security controls (STIG)

ACAS vulnerability scanning

DoD 8570/8140 compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

ACAS

STIG tooling

VMware vSphere

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

*This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline and is not tied to an active opening; qualified candidates will be contacted when the role officially becomes available*

What You'll Do:

The Senior NALCOMIS Virtual Environment (VE) Systems Administrator provides advanced systems administration for Virtual Environments hosting NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA and NIWC-directed VMs at NTWL. The role focuses on day-to-day VE operations, OS and application maintenance, cybersecurity implementation, and recovery activities to ensure full functionality, availability, and compliance of VE-hosted systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer VE-hosted servers and applications in accordance with NIWC procedures and guidance.
• Execute software, cybersecurity, and DAP-related updates immediately following NIWC release, including OS patching, application upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Perform system and application validation following maintenance, outages, or configuration changes; document results and coordinate corrective actions with VE Team and stakeholders.
• Provide console-level access and troubleshooting within the VE where RDP is restricted, including VM configuration checks, service validation, and system recovery.
• Support build-up, configuration, and lifecycle management of Detachment Server Pool Stock in line with NIWC procedures to enable squadron detachment operations.
• Assist with ACAS vulnerability scan preparation and execution; perform assigned remediation actions, including STIG application and configuration updates for VE-hosted systems.
• Maintain VE-related documentation including system baselines, build procedures, change records, and operational checklists.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentoring to journeyman and junior VE staff.
• Support coordination of maintenance windows, outage notifications, and restoration communications with VE Team and squadron SA/DBAs for routine changes.
• Contribute to incident response and root-cause analysis for VE-hosted system issues.
• Develop and maintain VE architecture documentation, SOPs, build guides, and contingency/DR plans.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior, journeyman, and junior VE staff; lead technical training for supported organizations.
• Support incident response and root-cause analysis for complex VE issues; recommend long-term corrective actions and resiliency improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline; additional experience may be substituted for degree. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Certifications:
  • Ability to obtain DoD 8570/8140 Requirement: IAT Level II or III baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or higher.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of six (6) years of systems administration experience, including at least three (3) years supporting virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) with mission-critical workloads.
  • Experience administering Windows and/or Linux servers in a secure, DoD/DoW or federal environment.
  • Practical experience with patch management, backup/restore, and system recovery operations in virtualized environments.
  • Familiarity with ACAS or equivalent vulnerability scanning tools and basic STIG implementation.
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel to project and customer locations as needed.
  • U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA, NTCSS, or similar Naval aviation logistics systems.
• VMware, Microsoft, or Linux certifications (e.g., VCP, MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE).
• Familiarity with privileged access.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service management and formal change control processes.
• Additional security-focused certifications such as CySA+, CEH, CASP+, or equivalent
• Active Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $115K - $120K

What We Bring

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.