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Network Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

Abacus TechnologyMontgomery, AL🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career by developing cutting-edge automation solutions for a critical Air Force network, leveraging your expertise in scripting and network security. If you are a mid-senior level engineer with a passion for innovation and a desire to make a significant impact while enjoying work-life balance, this position is perfect for you. Apply today to join a reputable company and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEmployee
Work modeHybrid
LocationMontgomery, AL, United States
AnsibleChefPerlPowerShellPuppetPythonTerraformNetwork Administration

Job description

Overview Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to provide router and boundary network infrastructure support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for network device provisioning process, enterprise scale network changes, and data collection for reporting or analysis as part of a proactive network management approach.
  • Assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure.
  • Aid in reducing manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency to a global 24/7 network of routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware aiming to maximize efficiency and security.

Qualifications 5+ years experience in scripting to automate network devices. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Security Operations Professional. Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications desired. Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, TCL, Go Lang, PowerShell, and Perl to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis.

Experience with network automation tools including: Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, PyATS, Puppet, and Chef. Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of relevant server-side tools and technologies. Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

Solid customer service and communication skills are critical as well as the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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