Data Center Infrastructure Operations Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Operations Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Orlando, Florida. This exciting role involves maintaining technical operations, automating system performance metrics, and working with a diverse team across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux system management, networking, and security, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to critical projects that support our nation's defense and technology needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Wellness Program

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Generous Leave Policy

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience preferred in technical roles.
• Security+ Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Comfortable with Linux and Red Hat enterprise services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical operations for end users and automate system performance metrics.
• Contribute to a high-performing team in an Agile environment.
• Proactively identify and resolve network issues.

Skills

Linux System Management

Networking

Security+ Certification

VMware NSX

Kubernetes

Scripting

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associates / Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Data Center Infrastructure Operations Network Engineer

Job Locations

US-FL-Orlando

ID

2025-10211

# of Openings

1

Category

Network

Clearance

Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Position Overview

Perform as a technical team member of Engineers in the maintenance (technical including VMware, Micro-Services, Networking, Security Services, etc.) of the platform and ensuring continuity of operations for our End Users. In this role you will need to foster a relationship of trust with our customers and the current in place technical staff.

Automate, collect, process, and present, system performance, and other metric information to show improvements or degradation over time. Balance hybrid cloud distribution between private corporate infrastructure and public clouds. Work as part of a fast moving highly diverse team across multiple projects simultaneously.

Contribute as part of a high performing team in an Agile development and execution paradigm providing insight into taskings to both the team and customer via Jira and Confluence.

This position is EVENING SHIFT 1400-2200

Required Experience/Qualifications

Associates / Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as computer science or information technology from an accredited college or university. Will consider additional degrees with accompanied technical leadership experience.

• Ten years of work experience preferred.
• Security+ Certification. If not currently certified, must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be comfortable with Linux system management, as this is the primary operating system, as well as other Red Hat enterprise services.
• Ability to implement, operate, and maintain physical switches, routers, IPS, IDS devices.
• Ability to implement, operate, and maintain a VMware NSX based SDN.
• Understand Kubernetes and micro-service based applications.
• Must be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment and able to work with a multi-faceted technical team of engineers with a diverse set of skills at differing levels of experience.
• Work as part of a team for the production and fielding of the network systems.
• Proactively identify, locate, mitigate, and resolve network issues.
• Document and present performance records and results.
• Document problems/issues via Jira based ticketing system/tracking log.
• Review and update all information security management system process and procedures (data/software).

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible (or similar) infrastructure automation to deploy and configure standard baselines for physical devices and in a virtual environment (VMware and Linux).
• Utilize scripting for automating tasks, administration, data collection and reporting. This job requires the ability to write, test, debug, deploy, and maintain scripts.
• Ability to audit and report system and performance logs.
• Ability to automate, administer and maintain the environment through configuration management, version control, and backups with the use of scripting.
• Ability to respond professionally, effectively, and efficiently to service requests.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to research and/or implement new technologies.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Professionally convey system-wide performance information routinely via tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.
  • Interact with vendors/users/customers and developers to understand needs and operational requirements that will impact development and testing activities.
  • Examine any relevant change implementation, then report the changes to developers and testers welcoming feedback for future improvements.
• Ability to solve technical problems involving a variety of integrated software and hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of or experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or similar best practices and security guidelines.
• Knowledge of or experience with managing, provisioning, deploying, and orchestrating infrastructure specifications through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Ansible and/or Terraform.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Security Clearance requirement will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Benefits Overview

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.