Senior Network Virtualization Engineer — DoD NSX/vSAN Expert

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

LaunchTech is seeking a Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator at Schriever Space Force Base, CO to support MDA on the IRES contract. You will apply VMware NSX/vSAN expertise, patch and upgrade virtualization environments, and work with a team of engineers to ensure secure, compliant operations.

The role requires extensive VMware experience, DoD security awareness, and leadership capabilities. Core hours are 0900-1500 with flexibility; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of general full-time work experience; advanced education may reduce years.
• 5+ years in related Network/Virtualization roles.
• 1+ year in management or leadership role.
• Experience with DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL; firewall config and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to brief stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and configure VMware components, protocol switching, and networking concepts.
• Perform VMware administration with limited supervision and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with network and cybersecurity teams to maintain test environments.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation and DoD-compliant security measures.
• Monitor systems, perform backups/restores, and upgrade applications.
• Document changes in official records to preserve history.
• Advise government customers on status and optimization opportunities.
• Assist deployment of new virtual machines and NSX configurations.

Skills

VMware troubleshooting

VMware system administration

Root-cause analysis

NSX network concepts

vSAN storage

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher

Tools

vSphere

NSX

vSAN

SDDC Manager

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

LaunchTech is seeking a Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator at Schriever Space Force Base, CO to support MDA on the IRES contract. You will apply VMware NSX/vSAN expertise, patch and upgrade virtualization environments, and work with a team of engineers to ensure secure, compliant operations.

The role requires extensive VMware experience, DoD security awareness, and leadership capabilities. Core hours are 0900-1500 with flexibility; travel may be required.