Apex Systems, the nation's second largest IT staffing firm, has an immediate opportunity for a Network Virtualization Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. Please find the details below.
If interested, please email your resume and best phone number to Kirsten Bridges at kbridges@apexsystems.com for consideration.
Job Title: Network Virtualization Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: Secret
Pay: $125000-145000
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree with 5 or more years of experience or a Master of Science Degree with 3 years of experience. Degrees must be in a relevant field of study.
Must have an 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
Must have a Secret Clearance
VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA) VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP) VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy, VCDX (Desired)
Must be able to travel to alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, to execute job duties such as deployments.
Must be a proven systems engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of virtualization design, development, and testing methodologies.
Must have experience with VMware (vCenter), ESX servers, NetApp NAS/SAN, Windows servers, and SQL servers.
Must have an in-depth understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols, network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
Must have Microsoft Windows server and Redhat server experience with multi-user applications.
Must have VMware server installation, configuration, management performance monitoring and tuning of virtual machines ESXi servers.
Must have experience with development of the tool in addition to common usage.
Must have virtual machine troubleshooting and performance issues.
Must have experience creating VM deployment templates and automated deployments.
Must understand Network Attached Storage, specifically NetApp FAS series.
Must have Storage Area Network experience with high availability and performance for virtualization.
Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers as well as independently on large field projects.
Must have experience using the Agile Framework or experience applying Agile fundamentals in engineer-focused work.
Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Top Secret Clearance
Authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (ACS, Active Directory, GEM-X)
Virtualization technologies such a VMware vCenter and vSphere
Familiarity with Networking
Role Description:
In this role the candidate will serve as a Network Virtualization Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment as necessary. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.
Responsibilities:
Candidate will be a primary Network Virtualization Engineer supporting the client Program.
Candidate will be responsible for planning, deploying, integrating, and testing upgrades to the program network to operational sites.
Candidate will be responsible for traveling to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
Any other required tasks by the program.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.