Network Engineer/Virtualization Specialist

Description

Serve as a Network Engineer - Virtualization Specialist supporting network build out and deployments to the C2BMC Test environment. 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. Advise Government customer on system status, optimization and improvement efforts in accordance with program objectives and design baselines as needed. Work collaboratively in a team environment with other network engineers as well as independently on large field projects. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Pay

$105,000 - $120,000