• Network Engineer

    Insight Global (Blacksburg, VA)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer. You will work with a solution that is a hyperconverged, multitenant private cloud hosting environment for hosting enterprise and tactical applications. You will be utilizing VMware products (ESXi, vSAN, NSX, vCloud Foundations, ARIA Automation) to implement a Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) across multiple global sites. Our client provides value-added common and managed services that host applications. The role involves collaborating with engineers to design and maintain the clients architecture while developing, deploying, and sustaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network architecture and customer enclave provisioning. Responsibilities include daily network administration, such as patching and upgrading components, monitoring resource health, and escalating critical issues to the client lead. The position requires hardening the network in line with commercial best practices and government cybersecurity controls, performing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hosting platform issues, and providing on-call support for after-hours incidents. Additionally, the role includes creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation—such as system diagrams, network topology, configurations, and standard operating procedures—and recommending improvements to security, scalability, manageability, and performance across clients network enclaves. Salary from $115K-145K.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    Senior level network engineer experience with at least five years of experience in implementing IT infrastructure systems, specifically focusing on networking infrastructure in enterprise environments.

     

    Demonstrated expertise in VMware NSX, including design, deployment, and management.

     

    Proficiency in network engineering, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and network security.

     

    Proficiency with Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches

     

    Familiarity with the VMware Suite of products: NSX, VSAN, vSphere, ESXi, ARIA, and other VMware tools.

     

    Ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to VMware infrastructure and network configurations.

     

    Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

     

    Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS. Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills.