Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator - DoW

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator - DoW based in United States.** This role offers the opportunity to support mission-critical defense technology environments by designing, maintaining, and optimizing advanced virtualization and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will work on complex VMware and software-defined data center environments supporting large-scale government programs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing test environments. The position requires strong technical expertise across virtualization, networking, storage, and cybersecurity compliance. You will play a key role in troubleshooting, system improvements, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This is an impactful opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex challenges in a highly technical environment. The role requires on-site support in Colorado Springs, CO, with occasional travel and collaboration with government stakeholders. ### Accountabilities: The Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator will be responsible for supporting the deployment, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of virtualization and network infrastructure environments. The role requires independent technical execution, strong problem-solving capabilities, and collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and government teams to maintain secure and reliable operations. - Support network buildouts, deployments, and infrastructure operations within a mission-critical test environment. - Configure, administer, and troubleshoot VMware environments, including vSphere, NSX, and vSAN technologies. - Perform virtualization administration activities including system upgrades, patching, remediation, break/fix support, and performance optimization. - Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring or critical infrastructure issues and implement corrective solutions. - Maintain foundational VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) infrastructure, including networking, storage, and virtualization components. - Configure and manage NSX capabilities including distributed firewalling, NAT, load balancing, and micro-segmentation. - Support the design, installation, migration, and maintenance of VMware vSAN storage environments. - Assist with deployment and configuration of new virtual machines and workloads. - Perform system monitoring, backup and restoration activities, application upgrades, and operational health checks. - Support cybersecurity requirements through vulnerability remediation, security mitigation activities, and compliance practices. - Maintain accurate documentation of system changes, configurations, and operational activities. - Provide technical guidance and recommendations to government stakeholders regarding system performance, optimization, and improvements. - Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain a stable and secure environment. - Communicate technical findings and recommendations through written reports, presentations, and briefings. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise virtualization and network environments, with strong knowledge of VMware technologies, software-defined networking, and secure infrastructure operations. The role requires technical depth, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a defense-focused environment. - 10+ years of general professional work experience. - 5+ years of directly related experience in network engineering, virtualization administration, or similar infrastructure roles. - 1+ year of experience in a leadership or management capacity. - Active DoW Secret Security Clearance required. - Current DoW…