Senior NALCOMIS Virtualization Manager

Vectrus, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

V2X seeks a Senior NALCOMIS Virtualization Manager to provide enterprise-level leadership for VE-hosted NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA environments. You will own virtualization strategy, configuration, and cybersecurity posture, coordinating with NIWC, NTWL, squadrons, and SA/DBAs to maintain high availability.

The role requires DoD-level security clearances, DoD 8570/IAT certifications, and hands-on management of large-scale VMs using VMware/Hyper-V. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive IT experience, including five years in enterprise virtualization.
• Five years in a senior/lead technical leadership capacity.
• Experience managing large-scale virtual environments supporting critical applications.
• Direct experience deploying and operating EDR platforms at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and lifecycle management of VE hosting NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA and NIWC-directed VMs.
• Ensure VE functionality, availability, and recoverability per NIWC procedures.
• Provide advanced virtualization access and management for secure environments.
• Plan and execute NIWC-driven software, cybersecurity, and patch updates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/SE or related

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Hyper-V

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SentinelOne

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

PowerShell

Python

Bash

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 Virtualization Manager provides enterprise-level technical and architectural leadership for all Virtual Environments hosting NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA and NIWC-directed virtual machines (VMs) at NTWL. This position owns the virtualization strategy, advanced configuration, availability, recoverability, and cybersecurity posture of VE-hosted systems, and serves as the primary technical interface with NIWC, NTWL, squadrons, and SA/DBAs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design, configuration, and lifecycle management of VE and successor virtualization environments hosting NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA and NIWC-directed VMs.
• Manage the VE in strict accordance with current NIWC procedures and applicable guidance to ensure full functionality, availability, and recoverability of all VMs and supported operating systems.
• Provide console-level / virtualization-level access and oversight where RDP is prohibited, including advanced hypervisor, cluster, storage, and virtual networking configuration.
• Plan and execute software, cybersecurity, and DAP-related updates upon NIWC release.
• Ensure proper regression testing and validation of systems and applications following maintenance or outages.
• Oversee ACAS vulnerability scan support and coordinate remediation activities for VE-hosted systems to maintain compliance with DoD/NIWC cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage Detachment Server Pool Stock, including build-up, configuration, and maintenance in accordance with NIWC procedures and guidance to support squadron detachment operations.
• Provide notification to the Naval Test Wing and affected squadron SA/DBAs prior to routine VE updates and changes.
• Coordinate emergent maintenance windows, outage notifications, and restoration communications with Government and stakeholders.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (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 minimum; CISSP, CASP+ or equivalent strongly preferred).
• Experience
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive IT experience including five (5) years focused on enterprise virtualization (e.g., VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper‑V) in secure/mission-critical environments.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior or lead technical leadership capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale virtual environments supporting critical applications; experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA/OIMA or NTCSS strongly preferred.
  • Direct experience deploying and operating EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or SentinelOne) at enterprise scale.
  • Strong background in automated patch management, vulnerability remediation workflows, and compliance reporting.
  • Experience with endpoint automation tooling including Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• 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:

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, virtual networking, and storage integration in Navy/DoW programs. Experience in the government contractor/services industry.
• Experience in prior direct support to NIWC or Naval Aviation logistics IT programs supporting NAE.
• Familiarity with privileged access.
• Experience designing high-availability, disaster recovery, and backup/restore solutions in virtualized environments.
• Industry certifications: certifications such as VCP, MCSE, RHCE, CISSP, CASP+, or similar equivalent.
• Active Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $120K - $130K

What We Bring:

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

Employee benefits include the following:

• 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.