Position SummaryOdyssey offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled Network Administrator with specialized experience in VMware and Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) environments. This pivotal role supports the Strategic Warning and Space Surveillance Directorate CIO office (SSC/SZQY) at Peterson SFB, ensuring the seamless operation of network infrastructures crucial to missile warning systems. We are looking for a dedicated professional to oversee the integrity, reliability, and security of our on-premises network infrastructure in a high-stakes defense setting.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Implement, maintain, and oversee virtualized network systems, focusing on VMware NSX and SDDC manager configurations.
- Manage advanced network devices, including routers, multilayer switches, and firewalls across various vendors such as Cisco and Dell.
- Create and manage VMware distributed switches and port groups, ensuring optimized virtual network settings.
- Execute a robust patching and upgrade schedule for all network equipment and virtual infrastructure components.
- Uphold network security through effective firewall rule management and access control.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, providing detailed insights across OSI layers 1 through 3.
- Utilize packet capturing tools like Wireshark for in-depth network analysis.
- Monitor network performance, proactively addressing capacity and scalability.
- Address network concerns, escalating complex issues to the technical program manager as needed.
- Foster clear communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
- Guide a team of network administrators to meet program objectives.
- Engage in formal change and configuration management processes to ensure system stability and compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
Certification: Must meet DoD 8570/DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 or 3 requirements with an approved baseline certification.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Years of Experience: 7 or more years of directly related experience; OR,
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 or more years of directly related experience
Additional Experience:
- Experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure components, including switches, routers, and firewalls, within defense sector environments.
- Proven skills in developing network documentation, with insights into architectural and operational elements from Layer 1 through Layer 3.
- Experience with the practical application of security standards, including DISA STIGs, in a defense-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform regular system and network maintenance activities, ensuring operational readiness and system robustness.
- Proficiency in network administration within VMware/SDDC environments, including managing virtualized networks and security systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: Top Secret
Certification:VMware VCP-NV and/or Cisco CCNA certifications are highly desirable.
Education: Bachelor27s degree
Additional Experience:
- Prior leadership experience in managing a team of network administrators is a significant advantage.
- Strong practical knowledge of VMware distributed switches, VMware NSX, and VXLAN/GENEVE overlays.
- Bachelor27s degree in a related field is preferred.
Additional Information:
Location: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs CO - Building 2025
Hybrid: Hybrid (90% in office with the occasional opportunity for remote work at the discretionof the government leadership with a potential to expand remote opportunitiesafter the system in use)
Travel: Travel up to 10% travel may be required
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