Network Engineer (Virtualization Specialist) - (INE100925.1)

Cimarron•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Network Engineer (Virtualization Specialist) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area. The selected candidate for this position will need to be available to support work Monday - Friday, 1 pm - 8 pm MT. Additionally, they will need to be able to arrive earlier/later to support program requirements as needed. Key Duties : Serve as a Network Engineer – Virtualization Specialist supporting network build-out and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Work on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with minimal supervision. Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical technical issues. Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer. Perform vulnerability remediation and implement mitigations to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with DoD standards. Conduct daily system monitoring, system backups, restorations, and application upgrades to maintain optimal system performance. Document system changes and actions in designated systems of record to ensure accurate historical tracking per customer and mission requirements. Advise the Government customer on system status, optimization efforts, and improvements in alignment with program objectives and design baselines. Utilize the REMEDY ticketing system to report, track, and document problem resolution activities throughout the lifecycle of system issues.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance in a reasonable timeframe.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex., Security + CE, CySA, etc.).
10 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
7 or more years of directly related experience.
1 or more years of experience working in a management or leadership position.
Ability to support a 2nd shift assignment.
Experience with Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL) and firewall configuration and troubleshooting.
Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio.
Deep understanding of foundational VCF infrastructure, including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX), and Storage (vSAN).
Ability to use SDDC Manager to patch, upgrade, and perform overall system maintenance.
Fundamental understanding of traffic flow through logical routers and the ability to implement these concepts in an NSX environment.
Skilled in configuring distributed stateful firewalling, NAT, load balancing, and micro-segmentation using NSX.
Experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches.
Experience with the design, installation, upgrading, and migration of storage using VMware vSAN.
Ability to migrate virtual machines and workloads from deprecated versions of vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation.
Strong understanding of VMware troubleshooting and configuration, including protocols, switching, best-practice configurations, connectivity, and networking concepts.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with other network engineers, as well as independently on large-scale projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing customers and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PIM, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, and Type I encryption devices.
Experience with VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMware Aria, and RHEL Ansible.
VMware certifications such as VCTA–Data Center Virtualization, VCP-DCV, VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy, or VCDX-DCV.
Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems, and MDIOC operations.
Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA).
Experience with network monitoring tools and processes.
Experience with Python or PowerShell programming and scripting.
Degree in an IT or Engineering-related discipline.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Network Engineer – Virtualization Specialist supporting network build-out and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Work on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with minimal supervision.
Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical technical issues.
Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer.
Perform vulnerability remediation and implement mitigations to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
Conduct daily system monitoring, system backups, restorations, and application upgrades to maintain optimal system performance.
Document system changes and actions in designated systems of record to ensure accurate historical tracking per customer and mission requirements.
Advise the Government customer on system status, optimization efforts, and improvements in alignment with program objectives and design baselines.
Utilize the REMEDY ticketing system to report, track, and document problem resolution activities throughout the lifecycle of system issues.