Network/Systems Engineer

Overview

The Sponsor provides a high-performance testing network consisting of virtual images, software libraries, and DevOps applications services in support of manuel and automated testing for its user base. The Sponsor needs to upgrade this testing network and is seeking help to design and implement said network including all hardware and software.

What will you do?

The Sponsor provides a high-performance testing network consisting of virtual images, software libraries, and DevOps applications services in support of manual and automated testing for its user base. The Sponsor needs to upgrade this testing network and is seeking help to design and implement said network including all hardware and software.

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
• Experiece developing automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python
• Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure,) and Linux operating systems
• Experience supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools
• Experience performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis tools
• Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready techncial implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with container orchestration and microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations principles.
• Ability to identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints.
• Industry certifications such as:
  a. CCNA/CCNP
  b. AWS Solutions Architect
  c. AWS SysOps Administrator
  d. Red Hat Systems Administrator
  e. HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $180,000-$200,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.