Data Center Network Engineer

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3. 9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Data Center Network Engineers support the Enterprise-class infrastructure of the RCC-SWA. RCC-SWA engineers provide optimization, administration, and technical documentation of all enterprise infrastructure systems. Additionally, engineers resolve and appropriately complete assigned cases and change requests while acting as an escalation point for troubleshooting issues. The core infrastructure technology duties include an in-depth understanding of Cisco's Nexus switching, ASR routing, UCS compute platforms, and lifecycle management planning. The MCF is managed by the RCC-SWA and provides enterprise Information Technology (IT) services to approved Army customers.
This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!
You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

Produce enterprise-level support for a dynamic and large-scale networking infrastructure from the perspective of service origination in the data center, as well as service delivery in the global transport architecture. Provide expert level knowledge of data center infrastructure hardware such as Nexus 3K/5K/9K, Fabric Extenders, UCS chassis and UCS Fabric Interconnects. Along with assuming the expert role in regard to vPC, FCoE, Catalyst VSS, MPLS L3VPN, MPLS Traffic Engineering, eBGP/iBGP, OSPF/EIGRP, DMVPN, QOS, FlexPod design philosophy, among other tunneling and data center-centric technologies. While also offering a basic understanding of VMware's vSphere infrastructure and the virtual networking components for troubleshooting purposes.
Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the data center environment are primary roles in this position. Provides change control and engages Cisco TAC for issues, modifications and best practices when needed. Monitors availability and reliability of the data center network and supported infrastructure utilizing Spectrum and Solarwinds Orion. Executes engineering best practices in network builds, integration, testing, and documentation while adhering to security fundamentals provided by DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Ability to assess networking requirements and provide solutions.
Ability to make accurate and independent decisions under pressure.
Experience with a customer service oriented company.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
The work environment will be 95% indoor and 5% outdoor.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

One-year related experience can be substituted for one year of education if the degree is required.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field.
This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570. 01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:

IAT Level:

IAT III
BASELINE

:

Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security ( Cannot be used as a dual qualifier )
CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler
ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
ISC2: CISSP ( or Associate ): Certified Information Systems Security Professional

COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):

Cisco CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Collaboration
Cisco CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Data Center
Cisco CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Enterprise Infrastructure
Cisco: CC-DN-A: Certified DevNet Associate
Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internet Expert - Voice
Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Routing & Switching
Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Security
Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Service Provider
Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Security
Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Collaboration
Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Data Center
Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Enterprise
Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Service Provider
CNFdeIAS: Cisco and NetApp Flexpod Implementation and Administration Specialist
CNFDS: Cisco and NetApp Flexpod Design Specialist

Experience:

One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience.

At least five years of practical experience working with network and systems technologies
A full understanding of cloud computing and the different pillars that support cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Experience working with Cisco Nexus and cloud technologies
A high level of understanding and experience with data network systems, routing, switching, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), MPLS, and layer 2 protocols
Experience with VPN technologies; (6) a solid background with TCP/IP and must be able to troubleshoot all supported network protocols.

Clearance

The ability to obtain and maintain a US government Secret security clearance is required.
Active Secret security clearance preferred.
• clearance
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.



This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570. 01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also .