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IBM · 4 hours ago

AECC - Network Engineer

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

IBM is a global leader in consulting, focusing on long-term client relationships and collaboration. The Network Engineer role involves supporting the Army Edge Computing Capability project, where you'll develop and maintain network architecture, implement Infrastructure as Code, and ensure the security and performance of network operations.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Government engineers to develop and maintain AECC architecture

Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network deployment and sustainment

Utilize IaC for provisioning network foundations for customer enclaves as applications are hosted on AECC

Administer daily network operations, including patching and upgrading all network components

Monitor network health and utilization; escalate critical issues and resource needs to the AECC lead

Harden the network using commercial best practices and required government cybersecurity controls

Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hosting platform network issues

Create and maintain documentation, including system diagrams, network topology, configurations, and SOPs

Provide on-call support for after-hours production incident triage and resolution

Recommend improvements for security, scalability, manageability, and performance across AECC network enclaves

Qualification

VMware NSXInfrastructure as CodeNetwork SecurityLAN/WANRoutingSwitchingAutomation ToolsSecurity+ CertificationTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication

Required

Senior-level network engineering experience (5+ years) implementing enterprise IT infrastructure, with expertise in VMware NSX design, deployment, and management

Proficient in LAN/WAN, routing, switching, network security, and core AECC components: NSX, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Nexus & Catalyst switches; familiar with VMware suite (vSAN, vSphere, ESXi, ARIA)

Skilled in troubleshooting complex VMware and network issues; strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS; experienced with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) capabilities, automation skills, and ability to troubleshoot across the full technology stack (network, storage, server, applications)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IA Tech Level II certification

Must live within 50 miles of Radford, VA as this job requires in person work at least 3 days per week

Must hold and maintain an Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process

Hands-on experience with container platforms, orchestration, and Kubernetes principles (networking via CNI, storage via CSI); skilled in managing Kubernetes apps with Helm and maintaining container images

Experience with GitOps principles and tools (e.g., Argo CD, Flux) for automated deployments and configuration management