Cimarron Inc. · 1 day ago
Network Virtualization Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US (Primary)Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $128K/yr
10+ years expCimarron Inc. is a global solutions company seeking a Network Virtualization Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. The role involves performing VMware system administration, collaborating with various engineering teams, and ensuring system reliability and performance through various engineering activities.
Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a Network Virtualization Engineer and Developer supporting network build-out and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Perform a wide range of VMware system administration and engineering activities on complex assignments with minimal supervision
Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring or critical technical issues to ensure system reliability and performance
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 DoD compliance
Conduct daily system monitoring, backups, restorations, and application upgrades to maintain continuous and optimal system operations
Document system changes and actions in designated systems of record to ensure accurate historical tracking per customer and mission requirements
Provide recommendations and technical insight to the Government customer regarding system status, optimization, and improvement efforts in alignment with program objectives and design baselines
Assist the system administration team with the deployment and configuration of new virtual machines
Administer virtualization environments, including troubleshooting, patching, break/fix activities, remediation, and system audit log reviews as required
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills in briefings and updates to customers and management
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to support overtime, extended hours, and weekend work, if needed
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
Experience with Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL), firewall configuration and troubleshooting, and multiple types of telecommunications network infrastructures
Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers, as well as independently on large-scale field projects
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 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
Preferred
Demonstrated understanding of the project management lifecycle and related processes
Experience with PIM, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, and Type I encryption devices
Experience with VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMware Aria, and RHEL Ansible
Experience with HPE server products
Experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches
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 techniques
Experience with Python or PowerShell programming and scripting
Degree in an IT or Engineering-related discipline
Understanding of various development life cycles, such as the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL, or SDLC
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) contributions
Educational reimbursement
Company
Cimarron Inc.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Darren Crowell
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Bednara
Chief Training Officer
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