# Network Engineer/Virtualization Specialist

> KIHOMAC · Colorado Springs, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DSG - Defense Services Group

## Description

-   Serve as a Network Engineer - Virtualization Specialist supporting network build out and deployments to the C2BMC Test
-   Use SDDC Manager to patch, upgrade and provide overall system maintenance
-   Configure distributed stateful firewalling, NAT, load balancing and micro segmentation using NSX
-   Design, install, upgrade and migrate storage using VMware vSAN
-   Migrate virtual machines and workloads from deprecated versions of vSphere to VMware Cloud
-   Work on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with little to no direct supervision
-   Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical problems
-   Work closely with a team of system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity administrators to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer
-   Perform vulnerability remediation and mitigations to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure DoD compliance
-   Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations
-   Document necessary system changes and actions in appropriate systems of record to ensure historical data is captured per customer and mission requirements
-   Advise Government customer on system status, optimization and improvement efforts in accordance with program objectives and design baselines as needed
-   Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
-   Work collaboratively in a team environment with other network engineers as well as independently on large field projects
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:** 

-   Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
-   Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
-   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) certification preferred
-   VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA), VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) , VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy or VCDX-DCV Certification preferred

**Experience:**

-   10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
-   7+ years of directly related experience
-   \+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
-   Experience in Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL), firewall configuration and troubleshooting required
-   Previous experience writing and presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools required
-   Deep understanding of Foundational VCF Infrastructure including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX) and Storage (vSAN) required
-   Fundamental understanding of how traffic flows through logical routers with the ability to implement these concepts in an NSX environment required
-   Experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches required

**Preferred Experience With:**

-   PIM, L2 and L3 multicast and type I encryption devices
-   VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMware Aria and RHEL Ansible
-   Python or Powershell programming and scripting

**Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen

-   Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

**Physical Requirements:**

-   Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
-   Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
-   Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
-   Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** $105,000 - 120,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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