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+ 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

Education/Training:

+ 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

Experience:

+ 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

Security:

+ 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

Salary: $105,000 - 120,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.