Network Engineer

CAI; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Network Engineer Consultant to design, implement, and support enterprise VMware infrastructure. This 12-month contract is hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote weekly, requiring a strong government IT background and VMware expertise.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years of IT experience, 3+ years in government settings, and VMware ESX administration proficiency. Bachelor's degree and a VCP are preferred; the role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 13+ years of overall IT experience.
• 3+ years of Government experience (Federal, State, or Local Municipality).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of VMware administration experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise VMware and SAN environments.
• 8+ years of experience with VMware ESX administration.
• Experience performing capacity planning and infrastructure analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise VMware solutions.
• Create technical design documentation, deployment procedures, and support documentation.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize server infrastructure and virtual environments.
• Support disaster recovery and failover planning and execution.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, hardware, software, and virtualization issues.
• Recommend and implement technical solutions and workarounds as needed.
• Perform system, software, and equipment upgrades.
• Install, configure, test, monitor, and maintain enterprise systems and applications.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to meet business objectives.
• Escalate complex technical issues to vendors and support teams when appropriate.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while providing regular status updates.
• Maintain ownership of assigned tickets and ensure timely communication to stakeholders.
• Adhere to information security policies and industry best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

13+ years IT experience

3+ years government experience

5+ years VMware administration

8+ years VMware & SAN

8+ years ESX administration

Network & server OS familiarity

TCP/IP DNS DHCP knowledge

Network automation

Security & encryption

PowerShell scripting

Change management

Advanced Windows Server 2012/2016/2019

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Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

SAN environments

Windows Server

Job description

Network Engineer

Req number: R8880

Employment type: Full time

Worksite flexibility: Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Network Engineer ready to take us to the next level! If you have 13+ years of overall IT experience, 3+ years in government experience, strong background in VMware, and are looking for your next career move.

Job Description

We are looking for a Network Engineer - Consultant to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise VMware infrastructure solutions for the client. This position will be a 12-month contract and hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise VMware solutions
• Create technical design documentation, deployment procedures, and support documentation
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize server infrastructure and virtual environments
• Support disaster recovery and failover planning and execution
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, hardware, software, and virtualization issues
• Recommend and implement technical solutions and workarounds as needed
• Perform system, software, and equipment upgrades
• Install, configure, test, monitor, and maintain enterprise systems and applications
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to meet business objectives
• Escalate complex technical issues to vendors and support teams when appropriate
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while providing regular status updates
• Maintain ownership of assigned tickets and ensure timely communication to stakeholders
• Adhere to information security policies and industry best practices
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call support rotation
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 13+ years of overall IT experience
• 3+ years of Government experience (Federal, State, or Local Municipality)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of VMware administration experience
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise VMware and SAN environments
• 8+ years of experience with VMware ESX administration
• Experience performing capacity planning and infrastructure analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience working in NIST, PCI, or IRS Publication 1075 regulated environments
• PowerShell scripting experience
• Change Management experience
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019
• Hands-on experience with networking and server operating systems
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, network hardware, and internet standards
• Experience with network automation technologies
• Background supporting security, encryption, and enterprise networking solutions

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement to attend meetings and support activities
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$70-$82 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.