Network Administrator

Odyssey 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.

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.

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

• Bachelors 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: Bachelors 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.
• Bachelors 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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Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance Tricare supplement short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts health savings accounts employee assistance program learning and development benefit paid time off and holidays.

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