{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"37b92a0f9d9bee3d66c4112c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37b92a0f9d9bee3d66c4112c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37b92a0f9d9bee3d66c4112c","title":"Network Virtualization Engineer","description":"Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base\nClearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)\nShift: Day shift – Occasional off-shift, extended, or weekend support may be required\nCore Hours: 0900–1500 with flexibility to arrive earlier or later Monday through Friday\nTravel Required: Up to 10% – Occasional local travel may be required to support off-site customers and projects\nLaunchTech is seeking a Network Virtualization Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position provides critical support for virtualized network buildouts and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility. You’ll work across system administration, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to maintain a high-performing and compliant virtual infrastructure supporting national defense missions.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Network Engineer, you will:\nServe as a Network Virtualization Engineer and Developer supporting network buildout and deployments to the C2BMC Test Facility for the MDA\nWork on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with minimal supervision\nProvide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical issues\nCollaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer\nPerform vulnerability remediation and mitigation to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure DoD compliance\nConduct daily system monitoring, system backups and restorals, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous operations\nDocument system changes and actions in appropriate systems of record to ensure accurate historical data\nAdvise Government customers on system status, optimization, and improvement efforts\nAssist system administration teams with the deployment of new virtual machines\nPerform administration of virtualization environments, including troubleshooting, break/fix activities, patching, remediation, and system audit log reviews\nDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing customers and management\nThe successful candidate will:\nHave a strong understanding of troubleshooting and configuration of VMware, including protocols, switching, best-practice configurations, connectivity, and networking concepts\nWhat You Bring\nBasic Requirements:\nMust have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience\nMay be reduced with completion of advanced education\nMust have 7, or more, years of directly related experience\nMust have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role\nMust have experience with Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL); firewall configuration and troubleshooting; and multiple network types of telecommunications infrastructures\nMust be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio\nMust be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers and independently on large field projects\nMust have a deep understanding of Foundational VCF Infrastructure, including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX), and Storage (vSAN)\nMust be able to use SDDC Manager to patch, upgrade, and provide overall system maintenance\nMust have a fundamental understanding of traffic flow through logical routers and the ability to implement these concepts in an NSX environment\nMust be able to configure distributed stateful firewalling, NAT, load balancing, and micro-segmentation using NSX\nMust have experience with the design, installation, upgrading, and migration of storage using VMware vSAN\nMust be able to migrate virtual machines and workloads from deprecated versions of vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation\nMust have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA, etc.) or higher\nMust have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance\nDesired Requirements:\nHave a demonstrated understanding of the project management lifecycle and related processes\nHave experience with PIM, L2 and L3 multicast, and Type I encryption devices\nHave experience with VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMware Aria, and RHEL Ansible\nHave experience with HPE server products\nHave experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches\nHave a VMware certification such as VCTA, VCP-DCV, VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy, or VCDX-DCV\nHave knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems, and MDIOC operations\nHave a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) certification\nHave experience with network monitoring\nHave experience with Python or PowerShell programming and scripting\nHave a degree in an IT or Engineering-related discipline\nHave an understanding of various development life cycles such as the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL, or SDLC\nWhy LaunchTech?\nAt LaunchTech, we don’t just fill seats, we bring in people who want to make an impact. We deliver Excellence, Period. That means you’ll contribute to mission-critical work, grow your skills, and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and execution.\nWe offer competitive benefits, including:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage\n401(k) with company match\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nOpportunities to make a difference while advancing your career\nAnd more\nReady to Join the LaunchTech Crew?\nIf you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise matters, we want to hear from you.\nLaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. 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We deliver Excellence, Period. That means you’ll contribute to mission-critical work, grow your skills, and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and execution.\nWe offer competitive benefits, including:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage\n401(k) with company match\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nOpportunities to make a difference while advancing your career\nAnd more\nReady to Join the LaunchTech Crew?\nIf you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise matters, we want to hear from you.\nLaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. 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