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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operational Manager - Windows Systems - LIMS/LabX - **Company:** GovCIO - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Data Recovery, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Windows Servers, Systems Architecture, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Data Management, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4154C17BB09A4FBA9A65382F08BD051C/job/ ## About the Role Required Education and Experience * High School Degree with 12+ yrs experience * Clearance Level: Active Secret with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability, * Proven 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., * A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview * During the Hiring Process * Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening * Background check, to include: * Criminal history (past 7 years) * Verification of your highest level of education * Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application ## Description 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., LIMS/LabX Infrastructure & Project Support * Coordinate 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 Operations * Lead 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 Management * Direct 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 Leadership * Supervise 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. ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Winning the Hybrid Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/432-winning-the-hybrid-cloud) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)