Network Engineer-Senior I

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
147K-149K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Senior network engineer responsible for designing, installing, and supporting LAN/WAN and VMware infrastructures for a Special Access Program. Duties include architecture design, high-availability and disaster recovery planning, hybrid cloud integration, vCenter/ESXi administration, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers while maintaining technical documentation and operational readiness.
Summary Generated by Built In

Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Must be willing to obtain a CI Poly)

Location: Peterson AFB, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $146,500 - $149,000.

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

Special Access Program (SAP)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under general direction, manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems.
  • Responsible for evaluating current systems. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Provides work leadership and training to lower level network engineers.
  • Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.
  • Performance shall include:
    • 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. Other application experience is helpful: Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other relevant IT related technologies
    • 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 Requirements:
      • 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 protocols
      • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree and 7 year of relevant experience OR Associates and 9 year of experience OR 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Certifications:

    • IAT Level 2

Skills Required

  • TS/SCI security clearance with willingness to obtain a CI Poly
  • IAT Level 2 certification
  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years relevant experience OR Associate's plus 9 years OR 11 years experience in lieu of degree
  • Expert knowledge and hands-on administration of VMware (vCenter, ESXi, vSphere)
  • Experience with vSphere Data Protection and Operations Manager (vRealize/Operations Manager)
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining hybrid cloud integrations with public cloud providers
  • Designing and managing LAN/WAN systems, network architecture, and vendor/cost evaluations
  • Implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices (wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers)
  • Design and implement high-availability/clustering and disaster recovery environments
  • Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols and troubleshooting production issues
  • Troubleshooting VMware infrastructure and monitoring/administering vCenter modules and configurations
  • Ability to research and rapidly learn new technologies and perform hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise applications
  • Experience with Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, and VPN (listed as helpful)
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The Company
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.

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