Senior Network Engineer — VMware & Hybrid Cloud Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Flex work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN, VMware, and hybrid cloud components for mission-critical government projects in Colorado Springs.

You will lead architecture discussions, perform vendor comparisons, and provide mentoring to junior engineers. Requirements include 7+ years in IT networks, TS/SCI with CI polygraph, a BS in CS/IT or AS with experience, and IAT Level II within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 7+ years related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• IAT Level II - within 6 months of hire
• Security Clearance TS/SCI Must be willing to obtain CI polygraph
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocol
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

Responsibilities

• Designing and defining system architecture for new or existing computer systems
• Applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments
• Designing, implementing and managing high availability/clustering and disaster recovery environment
• Supporting establishment of plans and templates in line with the overall technical architecture format and program infrastructure platform
• Completing technical documentation to design, test, implement, train, and transition solutions to operational support
• Troubleshooting and deep dive into VMware infrastructure
• Monitoring, administer, and maintain vCenter modules and configurations
• Supporting implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of VMware components to include vCenter Server, ESXi Hosts, Standard/Distributed vSwitches, vSphere Data Protection, Operations Manager, etc.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining a hybrid cloud integrate with multiple public cloud service providers
• Researching/assisting in development, and/or participating in hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of large enterprise applications.
• Includes troubleshooting hardware, software, network and system production issues, supporting deployment of other Storage and OS configuration components, automation and upgrade, Continuity of Operation, backup and recovery
• Other application experience is helpful: Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other relevant IT related technologies.

Skills

Computer Systems

Network Communications

Network Infrastructures

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Technology

Associate's degree + 2 years experience or 4 years experience

Tools

VMware

vCenter

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN, VMware, and hybrid cloud components for mission-critical government projects in Colorado Springs.

You will lead architecture discussions, perform vendor comparisons, and provide mentoring to junior engineers. Requirements include 7+ years in IT networks, TS/SCI with CI polygraph, a BS in CS/IT or AS with experience, and IAT Level II within 6 months.