Falcon IT & Staffing Solutions
Senior Network Virtualization Engineer
Falcon IT & Staffing Solutions, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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About the Role
Seeking a Senior Network Virtualization Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing and deploying virtualized network infrastructure critical to national defense missions. The ideal candidate is an experienced VMware system administrator with strong networking and cybersecurity skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and independently on complex projects. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to high-impact defense technology in a dynamic and secure environment.
Job Responsibilities
Support network buildout and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility for the Missile Defense Agency. Perform VMware system administration activities with minimal supervision. Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring or critical network issues. Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain test environments. Perform vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Monitor systems daily, perform backups, restorations, and application upgrades. Document system changes and maintain accurate records. Advise government customers on system status and optimization. Assist in deploying new virtual machines and managing virtualization environments. Troubleshoot, patch, and audit virtualization systems. Required Skills
VMware vSphere VMware NSX VMware vSAN SDDC Manager Internet Protocols (DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL) Firewall configuration Network troubleshooting DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification Security Clearance management Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio
Preferred Skills
Project management lifecycle knowledge PIM, L2 and L3 multicast Type I encryption devices VXLAN Juniper Apstra VMware Aria RHEL Ansible HPE server products Virtual distributed switches VMware certifications (VCTA, VCP-DCV, VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy, VCDX-DCV) Missile Defense and DoD communications systems knowledge Cisco CCNA or Juniper JNCIA certification Network monitoring tools Python programming PowerShell scripting Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL, or SDLC knowledge
Job Requirements
Minimum 10 years of general full-time work experience, with at least 7 years in network virtualization or related fields. At least 1 year of experience in a management or leadership role. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher. Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA) or higher. Proficient in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and SDDC Manager. Strong understanding of Internet Protocols, firewall configuration, and network troubleshooting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on large projects. Experience with vulnerability remediation and DoD cybersecurity compliance. Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis and system monitoring.
Education Requirements
Degree: Bachelor
Major: Information Technology or Engineering
About the Role
Seeking a Senior Network Virtualization Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing and deploying virtualized network infrastructure critical to national defense missions. The ideal candidate is an experienced VMware system administrator with strong networking and cybersecurity skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and independently on complex projects. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to high-impact defense technology in a dynamic and secure environment.
Job Responsibilities
Support network buildout and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility for the Missile Defense Agency. Perform VMware system administration activities with minimal supervision. Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring or critical network issues. Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain test environments. Perform vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Monitor systems daily, perform backups, restorations, and application upgrades. Document system changes and maintain accurate records. Advise government customers on system status and optimization. Assist in deploying new virtual machines and managing virtualization environments. Troubleshoot, patch, and audit virtualization systems. Required Skills
VMware vSphere VMware NSX VMware vSAN SDDC Manager Internet Protocols (DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL) Firewall configuration Network troubleshooting DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification Security Clearance management Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio
Preferred Skills
Project management lifecycle knowledge PIM, L2 and L3 multicast Type I encryption devices VXLAN Juniper Apstra VMware Aria RHEL Ansible HPE server products Virtual distributed switches VMware certifications (VCTA, VCP-DCV, VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy, VCDX-DCV) Missile Defense and DoD communications systems knowledge Cisco CCNA or Juniper JNCIA certification Network monitoring tools Python programming PowerShell scripting Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL, or SDLC knowledge
Job Requirements
Minimum 10 years of general full-time work experience, with at least 7 years in network virtualization or related fields. At least 1 year of experience in a management or leadership role. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher. Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA) or higher. Proficient in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and SDDC Manager. Strong understanding of Internet Protocols, firewall configuration, and network troubleshooting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on large projects. Experience with vulnerability remediation and DoD cybersecurity compliance. Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis and system monitoring.
Education Requirements
Degree: Bachelor
Major: Information Technology or Engineering