(Lead) Server Lead / Systems Administrator

Position Overview

Vision IT is seeking a highly experienced Lead Server Lead / Systems Administrator IV to support enterprise IT operations at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB). This senior-level position is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the enterprise server, backup, database, storage, and print environments supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) operations.

The selected candidate will serve as the technical lead for server and infrastructure operations, providing strategic direction, lifecycle management recommendations, and advanced technical expertise to ensure system availability, security, resiliency, and operational continuity across the enterprise environment.

This role requires a proactive leader with deep systems administration experience, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to support complex DoD infrastructure modernization initiatives in a secure operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee enterprise server, backup, database, storage, and print management environments supporting mission-critical operations.
• Manage daily operational activities for the Server/Database team, including system maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support.
• Ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and security of enterprise systems and storage platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for infrastructure upgrades, modernization initiatives, migrations, and technology refresh efforts.
• Monitor system health, capacity utilization, backup operations, disaster recovery readiness, and operational performance metrics.
• Advise Government leadership on infrastructure lifecycle management, equipment refresh schedules, sustainment planning, and operational improvements.
• Develop and recommend technical solutions that improve scalability, resiliency, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support installation, configuration, patch management, hardening, and optimization of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server, database, storage, virtualization, backup, and printing issues.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, engineering, and enterprise support teams to ensure secure and compliant operations.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration baselines, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security policies, STIG requirements, RMF processes, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in systems administration, enterprise server management, storage administration, or infrastructure operations.
• Extensive experience supporting enterprise server, backup, storage, and database environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams within large-scale enterprise IT infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Experience with:
  • Enterprise backup solutions
  • Storage Area Networks (SAN)
  • Virtualization platforms
  • Print management systems
  • Infrastructure monitoring and management tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting mission-critical environments within DoD or federal government organizations preferred.

DCWF Requirement

• DCWF Role: Systems Administrator (451) – Advanced

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • VMware virtualization technologies
  • Enterprise storage platforms
  • Backup and recovery technologies
  • Database administration
• Relevant certifications preferred, including:
  • Security+
  • Microsoft certifications
  • VMware certifications
  • Linux certifications
  • Storage-related certifications
• Experience with infrastructure modernization and lifecycle management planning initiatives.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• On-site position at a secure government facility
• Fast-paced, mission-driven defense IT environment
• Requires adherence to strict security and operational protocols
• Collaboration with government civilians, contractors, and military personnel

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.