KIHOMAC

Senior Network Engineer – Virtualization Specialist

KIHOMAC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityDNSPythonSMTPVMware

About the role

  • Serve as a Network Engineer - Virtualization Specialist supporting network build out and deployments to the C2BMC Test
  • Use SDDC Manager to patch, upgrade and provide overall system maintenance
  • Configure distributed stateful firewalling, NAT, load balancing and micro segmentation using NSX
  • Design, install, upgrade and migrate storage using VMware vSAN
  • Migrate virtual machines and workloads from deprecated versions of vSphere to VMware Cloud
  • 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
  • Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with other network engineers as well as independently on large field projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
  • Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) certification preferred
  • VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA), VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) , VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy or VCDX-DCV Certification preferred
  • 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
  • 7+ years of directly related experience
  • + years of experience working in a management or leadership role
  • Experience in Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL), firewall configuration and troubleshooting required
  • Previous experience writing and presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools required
  • Deep understanding of Foundational VCF Infrastructure including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX) and Storage (vSAN) required
  • Fundamental understanding of how traffic flows through logical routers with the ability to implement these concepts in an NSX environment required
  • Experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches required
  • Preferred Experience With:
  • PIM, L2 and L3 multicast and type I encryption devices
  • VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMware Aria and RHEL Ansible
  • Python or Powershell programming and scripting
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
network engineeringvirtualizationSDDC Managerfirewall configurationNATload balancingmicro segmentationVMware vSANvSpherevirtual distributed switches
Soft skills
problem-solvingteam collaborationindependent workcommunicationdocumentationroot-cause analysisleadership
Certifications
DoD 8570 IAT Level IICisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA)VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)VCAP DesignVCAP DeployVCDX-DCV