Network Administrator

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Network Administrator to support the Strategic Warning and Space Surveillance Directorate CIO office (SSC/SZQY) at Peterson Space Force Base. The role oversees the integrity, reliability, and security of on-premises network infrastructure supporting missile warning systems in a defense environment, with a focus on VMware and Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) environments. The position is hybrid, with 90% of work in the office and occasional remote work at government leadership’s discretion; opportunities for remote work may expand after the system is in use. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
Must meet DoD 8570/DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 or 3 requirements with an approved baseline certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of directly related experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of directly related experience.
Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting switches, routers, and firewalls in defense-sector environments.
Experience developing network documentation covering architectural and operational elements from Layer 1 through Layer 3.
Experience applying security standards, including DISA STIGs, in a defense-oriented environment.
Ability to perform regular system and network maintenance to ensure operational readiness and system robustness.
Proficiency in network administration in VMware/SDDC environments, including virtualized networks and security systems.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance.
VMware VCP-NV and/or Cisco CCNA certifications.
Bachelor’s degree.
Prior leadership experience managing a team of network administrators.
Practical knowledge of VMware distributed switches, VMware NSX, and VXLAN/GENEVE overlays.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and oversee virtualized network systems, focusing on VMware NSX and SDDC Manager configurations.
Manage routers, multilayer switches, and firewalls from vendors including Cisco and Dell.
Create and manage VMware distributed switches and port groups, ensuring optimized virtual network settings.
Execute patching and upgrade schedules for network equipment and virtual infrastructure components.
Maintain network security through firewall rule management and access control.
Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues across OSI layers 1 through 3.
Use packet-capturing tools such as Wireshark for network analysis.
Monitor network performance and proactively address capacity and scalability.
Address network concerns and escalate complex issues to the technical program manager as needed.
Communicate clearly with the team and external stakeholders.
Guide a team of network administrators to meet program objectives.
Participate in formal change and configuration management processes to support system stability and compliance.