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Network Architect

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$63 - $84.25/hr

St.Louis, MO Must Have Skills: strong knowledge and experience with Datacenter Networking, Virtualization, NFV, Linux and Application delivery platforms such as Load balancers and GSLB including ...

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Network Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Network Virtualization VXLAN * Virtualization experience * Network diagram and documentation experience * Unix System administration experience * System installation and integration experience ...

Edward D. Jones & Co. L.P.

$120 - $180/hr

Experience with hybrid cloud networking and network virtualization technologies. * Experience implementing observability, monitoring, and network telemetry solutions. Position Requirements What ...

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How much do network virtualization jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for network virtualization in the United States is $103,608.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $119,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is network virtualization?

Network virtualization is the process of combining hardware and software network resources and network functionality into a single, software-based administrative entity called a virtual network. This technology allows multiple virtual networks to run on top of a single physical network infrastructure, enabling more flexible, scalable, and efficient network management. Network virtualization is commonly used in data centers to improve resource utilization, simplify network management, and support cloud computing environments. It also enhances network agility, security, and reduces operational costs by streamlining network provisioning and configuration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a network virtualization engineer?

To thrive as a Network Virtualization Engineer, you need a strong understanding of networking fundamentals, virtualization concepts, and relevant experience with platforms like VMware NSX or Cisco ACI, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications. Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) tools, network automation scripts (e.g., Python, Ansible), and hypervisors is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills ensure robust network design, efficient troubleshooting, and successful collaboration in dynamic IT environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in network virtualization, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in network virtualization often encounter challenges such as managing complex, multi-vendor environments, ensuring network security in a virtualized setting, and troubleshooting performance issues that arise from abstraction layers. Staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving technologies and maintaining interoperability between legacy and virtualized systems can also be demanding. These challenges can be addressed by continuous learning, leveraging automation and monitoring tools, collaborating closely with security and infrastructure teams, and following industry best practices for network design and governance.

What is the difference between Network Virtualization vs Network Engineer?

AspectNetwork VirtualizationNetwork Engineer
Primary FocusCreating virtualized network environments and managing virtual networksDesigning, implementing, and maintaining physical and virtual network infrastructure
Required SkillsNetwork protocols, virtualization technologies, scripting, cloud platformsNetwork design, troubleshooting, hardware configuration, security
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, VMware NSX, Cisco ACICCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, virtual labsOffice, data centers, client sites

Network Virtualization focuses on creating and managing virtual networks to optimize resources and scalability, often within cloud or data center environments. Network Engineers design and maintain physical and virtual networks to ensure connectivity and security. While both roles require networking knowledge and certifications like CCNA or CCNP, Network Virtualization emphasizes virtualization technologies, whereas Network Engineers focus on infrastructure deployment and troubleshooting.

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Infographic showing various Network Virtualization job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $103,608 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Network Virtualization Engineer

LAUNCHTECH

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time. Occasional local travel may be required to support off-site customers and projects.

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a Network Virtualization Engineer/Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

What You'll Be Doing

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a strong understanding of troubleshooting and configuration of VMware to include protocols and switching, best-practice configurations, connectivity, and networking concepts.
  • Expect to work on complex assignments and perform a wide range of VMware system administration activities with little to no direct supervision.
  • Provide root-cause analysis for recurring or critical problems.
  • Work closely with a team of system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity administrators to maintain a high-quality test environment for the Government customer.
  • Perform vulnerability remediation and mitigations to reduce cybersecurity risks and ensure DoD compliance.
  • Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
  • Document necessary system changes and actions in appropriate systems of record to ensure historical data is captured per customer and mission requirements.
  • Advise Government customer on system status, optimization and improvement efforts in accordance with program objectives and design baselines as needed.
  • Assist system administration team with the deployment of new virtual machines.
  • Perform administration of virtualization environments to include troubleshooting, break/fix activities, the patching and remediation of servers, and system audit log reviews as needed.
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing customers and management.

Core duty hours are 0900-1500 hours with flexibility to arrive earlier/later Monday-Friday. Occasional off shift, extended or weekend support may be required.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

  • Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
    • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
  • Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience (can be a mix of Network and Virtualization)
  • Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
  • Must have experience in Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL); Firewall configuration and troubleshooting; Multiple network types of telecommunications infrastructures.
  • Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers as well as independently on large field projects.
  • Deep understanding of Foundational VCF Infrastructure including Virtualization (vSphere), Networking (NSX) and Storage (vSAN)
  • Must be able to use SDDC Manager to patch, upgrade and provide overall system maintenance.
  • Fundamental understanding of how traffic flows through logical routers with the ability to implement these concepts in an NSX environment.
  • Must be able to configure distributed stateful firewalling, NAT, load balancing and micro segmentation using NSX.
  • Must have experience with the design, installation, upgrading and migration of storage using VMware vSAN.
  • Must be able to migrate virtual machines and workloads from deprecated versions of vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation.
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA, etc.) or higher

Desired Requirements:

  • Have a demonstrated understanding of the project management lifecycle and related processes.
  • Have experience with PIM, L2 and L3 multicast and type I encryption devices
  • Have experience with VXLAN, Juniper Apstra, VMWare Aria and RHEL Ansible
  • Have experience with HPE server products
  • Have experience creating and configuring virtual distributed switches.
  • Have a VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA), VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), VCAP Design, VCAP Deploy or VCDX-DCV Certification
  • Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations.
  • Have a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) certification
  • Have experience with Python or Powershell programming and scripting.
  • Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
This role places you at the center of network virtualization and infrastructure operations supporting the nation's most advanced missile defense test environment.

We offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
  • And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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