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Abacus Technology Corporation · 4 months ago

Network Automation Engineer

Montgomery, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to provide router and boundary network infrastructure support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program. The role involves developing and maintaining automation tools for network device provisioning and enhancing network management efficiency and security.

Information TechnologySoftwareTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Network automationScripting languagesSecurity+ certificationCCNP certificationAnsibleTerraformPythonCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

5+ years experience in scripting to automate network devices

HS diploma or GED

Must be Security+ certified

Must hold one of the following certifications or be able to obtain with 90 days of hire: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Security Operations Professional

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)