V2X is seeking a skilled and experienced Data Center Network Engineer to support the Enterprise-class infrastructure of the RCC-SWA. As a Data Center Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing, administering, and documenting enterprise infrastructure systems. This role 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!

Responsibilities of a Data Center Network Engineer

• Provide enterprise-level support for a large-scale networking infrastructure.
• Offer expert knowledge of data center infrastructure hardware such as Nexus 9000 series switches, Fabric Extenders, UCS chassis’, and UCS Fabric Interconnects.
• Manage vPC, FCoE, Catalyst VSS, MPLS L3VPN, eBGP/iBGP, OSPF/EIGRP, DMVPN, FlexPod design philosophy, and other data center-centric technologies.
• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the data center environment.
• Monitor availability and reliability of the data center network using DX NetOps Spectrum, SolarWinds Orion, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Execute engineering best practices in network builds, integration, testing, and documentation, adhering to DISA STIGs.
• Perform regular system maintenance for IAVA vulnerabilities and CCRI compliance.
• Ensure compliance with current DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Assist with identifying and investigating malicious network activity.
• Create and track network issues/requests using the ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed network diagrams.

Essential Skills for a Data Center Network Engineer

• In-depth understanding of Cisco’s Nexus switching, ASR routing, and UCS compute platforms.
• Experience with VPN technologies and a solid background with TCP/IP.
• Ability to troubleshoot all supported network protocols.
• Experience creating and maintaining custom Python scripts.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Cisco DevNet.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and its supporting pillars (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Qualifications to Become a Data Center Network Engineer

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, MIS, IS, Engineering, or related field.
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01M, maintaining at least one baseline certification (e.g., CCNP Security, CASP+, CISA, CISSP) and one computing environment (CE) certification (e.g., Cisco CCIE, CCNP Data Center).
• At least 10 years of practical experience working with network and systems technologies.
• Expert level understanding of data network systems, routing, switching, VRF, MPLS, and layer 2 protocols.

The ideal candidate for the Data Center Network Engineer role will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Strong communication skills are essential for working across departmental boundaries and providing excellent customer service.

V2X is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Join our team and contribute to building smart solutions that integrate physical and digital infrastructure worldwide.

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