Network Virtualization Engineer

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Network Virtualization Engineer supporting Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions at Missile Defense Agency. Involved in VMware system administration and network deployments in Colorado Springs.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSSMTPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Network Virtualization Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility as necessary to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Work on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with little to no direct supervision.
Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical problems.
Work closely with a team of system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity administrators to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer.
Perform vulnerability remediation and mitigations to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure DoD compliance.
Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
Document necessary system changes and actions in appropriate systems of record to ensure historical data is captured per customer and mission requirements.
Advise Government customer on system status, optimization and improvement efforts in accordance with program objectives and design baselines as needed.
Assist system administration team with the deployment of new virtual machines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
Must have 7, or more, years of directly related experience.
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have experience in Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL), firewall configuration and troubleshooting multiple network types of telecommunications infrastructures.
Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
Must have a deep understanding of Foundational VCF Infrastructure including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX) and Storage (vSAN)
Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA, etc.) or higher
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMware system administrationroot-cause analysisvulnerability remediationsystem monitoringsystem backupapplication upgradesInternet Protocolsfirewall configurationVirtualization (vSphere)Networking (NSX)

Soft Skills

effective communicatorwriting skillspresentation skills

Certifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationSecurity+ CECySA