Lab Manager; TS​/SCI

Vantor seeks a Lab Manager to own and operate the physical and virtual infrastructure that underpins our customer R&D and testing efforts. The role is responsible for organizing and maintaining a diverse lab environment consisting of hardware devices, virtual machines, networking infrastructure, and specialized tools. This highly hands‑on position requires strong technical breadth across hardware, networking, and systems and enables engineers and operators across multiple teams by building, maintaining, and configuring realistic test and rehearsal environments.

• Lab Infrastructure & Asset Management
• Organize, track, and maintain a wide range of lab assets, including embedded devices, servers, networking gear, and tooling.
• Manage virtualized environments (VMs, images, configurations) to support development and testing workflows.
• Maintain inventory, documentation, and configuration baselines across lab systems.
• Network Architecture & Management
• Design, configure, and maintain lab networking environments (physical and virtual).
• Build isolated, custom network topologies to support testing and operational rehearsal scenarios.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, segmentation, and performance issues across complex setups.
• Rehearsal Range Development
• Create and maintain test environments (“ranges”) with specific hardware and network configurations.
• Support scenario‑based testing with tailored infrastructure setups.
• Rapidly adapt environments based on evolving team requirements.
• Hardware & Firmware Operations
• Interface directly with embedded systems and hardware platforms.
• Extract firmware using JTAG, UART, SPI, or similar interfaces.
• Re‑flash or recover devices, including those in non‑functional (“bricked”) states.
• Perform low‑level hardware work such as chip removal/de‑soldering when required.
• Cross‑Team Support & Coordination
• Serve as a shared resource across multiple teams (Platform Section, C Troop, E Troop).
• Gather requirements, prioritize competing needs, and communicate timelines clearly.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lab capabilities and constraints.

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of experience in lab environments, hardware systems, or R&D infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, segmentation).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, Virtual Box, etc.).
• Familiarity with embedded systems and low‑level hardware interfaces (JTAG, UART, SPI, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot across hardware, software, and network layers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage many parallel requests.
• Must be willing to work on‑site in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Experience extracting or modifying firmware from embedded devices.
• Background in hardware reverse engineering or device recovery.
• Experience with soldering, rework, or chip‑off techniques.
• Familiarity with range‑building, cyber test environments, or simulation infrastructure.
• Prior experience supporting multiple technical teams in a shared services role.

Base pay ranges from $92,000.00 to $ annually, depending on experience and location. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees. More information is available at

Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active U.S. Government security clearance (TS/SCI) at the time of hiring.

Vantor is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.