SIPR Lead / VMware SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Vision Information Technology Consultants LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Vision IT is seeking an experienced SIPR Lead / VMware SME to support mission-critical operations at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB). You will serve as the technical lead for NIPR and SIPR VDI environments, ensuring stability, security, and performance of enterprise virtualized systems for classified networks.

This role requires advanced VMware expertise, DoD experience, and the ability to lead implementation, troubleshooting, and sustainment efforts within secure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in systems administration or virtualization.
• Hands-on VMware VDI and enterprise virtualization experience.
• Experience supporting SIPR/NIPR in a DoD/government setting.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NIPR and SIPR VDI environments as SME.
• Manage VMware-based virtual infrastructure for classified/unclassified operations.
• Provide advanced systems administration for enterprise virtual environments.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex VDI and integration issues.
• Design, implement, configure, and sustain VMware solutions per DoD requirements.
• Monitor performance and health across SIPR and NIPR environments.
• Support upgrades, patching, migrations, modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networks, engineering, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Provide mentorship to system administrators.
• Ensure compliance with DoD policies and directives.
• Lead implementation and sustainment in secure environments.

Skills

SIPR/NIPR expertise

VMware VDI

DoD environment

Leadership

Documentation

Tools

VMware Horizon

vSphere

ESXi

NSX

Storage technologies

Job description

Position Overview

Vision IT is seeking an experienced SIPR Lead / VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical operations at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB). The selected candidate will serve as the technical lead for both NIPR and SIPR Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, ensuring the stability, security, performance, and operational readiness of enterprise virtualized systems supporting classified and unclassified networks.

This position requires advanced VMware expertise, strong systems administration experience, and the ability to lead implementation, troubleshooting, optimization, and sustainment efforts within secure Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical SME for NIPR and SIPR Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize VMware-based virtual infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified operations.
• Provide advanced systems administration support for enterprise virtual environments, servers, storage, and associated infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution efforts for complex VDI, virtualization, and systems integration issues.
• Design, implement, configure, and sustain VMware solutions in accordance with DoD security and operational requirements.
• Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and operational health across SIPR and NIPR environments.
• Support system upgrades, patching, migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network operations, engineering, and operations teams to maintain secure and compliant environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation plans, operational procedures, and system configurations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to system administrators and support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD policies, security directives, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in systems administration, virtualization, enterprise infrastructure, or network operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience supporting VMware VDI and enterprise virtualization platforms.
• Demonstrated experience supporting SIPR and NIPR environments within a DoD or government setting.
• Strong understanding of virtualization architecture, storage systems, server infrastructure, and enterprise systems management.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving advanced VMware and VDI-related issues.
• Ability to work effectively in high-security, mission-critical environments.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Active Secret Clearance or above

Certification Requirements

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification required. Must obtainVMware Advanced Certified Professional (VACP) six months after starting in this position

DCWF Requirement

• DCWF Role (451): Systems Administrator – Advanced

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force or Space Force IT operations.
• Familiarity with classified network operations and secure enclave environments.
• Experience with VMware Horizon, vSphere, ESXi, NSX, and enterprise storage technologies.
• Additional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, VMware VCP, or Microsoft certifications preferred.

Work Location

• Onsite at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB)

Why Vision IT?

At Vision IT, we lead with People First, ensuring our employees and customers thrive. We foster an environment of compassion, servant leadership, and operational excellence, enabling our teams to support mission-critical logistics with integrity and professionalism. If you are passionate about IT asset management, logistics, and ensuring operational success in a DoD environment, we want you on our team.

At Vision IT, we prioritize the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Company matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage for dental care, eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous policy to maintain work-life balance.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term protection for financial stability.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Coverage for life and accidental death/dismemberment.
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary benefits for critical illness, accident, and hospital care.

We are dedicated to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Vision IT's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.