Operational Manager - Windows Systems - LIMS/LabX

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Operations Manager to provide technical leadership and operational oversight for IT systems supporting a federal government program. This role is responsible for ensuring stable, secure, and efficient operation of the LIMS/LabX infrastructure, Cohesity backup and recovery environments, Windows Server backup ecosystems, and virtual machine (VM) deployments within Stratus ADR and AWS environments. The Operations Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to guide migrations, manage daily operations, and deliver reliable enterprise services for the Firebird environment. This position is located in Arlington, VA and is a hybrid onsite/remote position.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesLIMS/LabX Infrastructure & Project SupportCoordinate with the LIMS/LabX project and engineering teams to maintain, monitor, and enhance their operational environment.Oversee ongoing migration of LIMS/LabX data and workloads to AWS East to improve performance, scalability, and resiliency.Ensure continuity of service and alignment with federal security and compliance requirements.Backup & Recovery OperationsLead administration and daily operational management of Cohesity backups, ensuring reliable protection of enterprise data across the Firebird ecosystem.Oversee management of Windows Server backups, including scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance reporting.Develop and maintain backup policies, retention schedules, and restore procedures in accordance with agency directives.Virtualization & Cloud ManagementDirect team responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines in Stratus ADR and AWS environments.Standardize VM deployment workflows, ensuring secure configuration baselines, patching, resource optimization, and performance monitoring.Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to support ongoing modernization efforts and cloud-first initiatives.Operational LeadershipSupervise technical staff, set priorities, and manage workload distribution to meet operational SLAs and project delivery timelines.Develop operational documentation, SOPs, system architecture references, and performance reports.Coordinate incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for system outages or service degradations.Work closely with government stakeholders, vendors, and partner teams to ensure alignment with mission goals and contract requirements.QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceHigh School Degree with 12+ yrs experienceClearance Level: Active Secret with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitabilityQualificationsProven experience in IT operations management within federal government or regulated enterprise environments.Strong technical background in virtualization (Stratus ADR, AWS), enterprise backups (Cohesity), and Windows Server environments.Experience supporting laboratory systems, LIMS/LabX preferred.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Knowledge of federal security, compliance, and documentation standards.Requires a broad base of technical knowledge and demonstrated organizational and leadership skills. Posted Salary RangeUSD $200,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.