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SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) · 1 week ago

Senior Network Automation Engineer

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is a leading organization in laboratory automation and screening solutions. They are seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to manage and optimize the technical environment and end-user experience across various workplace technologies, focusing on network access control and automation using the ROBOT framework, Ansible, and Python.

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Responsibilities

To prepare the test plan(s) certifying IEEE 802.1x across a number of edge devices that carry a IEEE 802.1x supplicant ranging from Window 10/ 11/ Cisco Phones/ speakers bus turret/ Apple iOS/ Android/ and much more working in conjunction with a number of different edge switches as the IEEE 802.1x Authenticator. The backend Authentication Server is Cisco ISE

Automate these test plans in a ROBOT framework, using Ansible and Python such that the above validation between IEEE 802.1x Authenticator (the switch) and candidate edge device. The outcome of this is a ROBOT

The above two allow the creation of a self-service portal where the 802.1x interop will be verified and within the ROBOT framework a Test Report with Logs will be generated for comprehensive analysis as required

Most helpful will be understanding network DMZ designs and certify the underlying hardware, related software features and desktop endpoints 8021.x functionality and related failure modes

Collaborate and co-ordinate with Network and Security teams, and vendors

Create all necessary test cases and develop config templates and operational manuals

Qualification

Network Access Control802.1XCisco Identity Services EngineAnsiblePythonROBOT FrameworkTCP/IPRADIUSDevice Certificate ManagementTest Case DesignTroubleshooting SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

8+ Years of experience with LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and certification

CCNP Level of experience

Proficiency in the ROBOT Framework

Knowledge of Python

Ansible playbooks authoring and how to integrate Ansible with ROBOT framework for seamless automation is beneficial

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the test cases are thoroughly tested

Experience with building Lab designs, and certification of hardware and software of products, performing PoCs

Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, 802.1X configurations

Understanding of device certificate management and Certificate based authentication (EAP-TLS)

Understanding of RADIUS, Dynamic VLAN, Critical VLAN, EAP, AAA, port security, CoA and IBNS2.0 a plus

Familiarity with Cisco ISE profiling, authentication, authorization, and policy configurations a plus

Good knowledge of Networking technologies: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF

Work under minimal supervision

Experience in using test tools like Ixia/Spirent/ iperf, Latency generators, Wireshark a plus

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Collaborate and co-ordinate with Network and Security teams, and vendors

Ability to deal with multiple projects and prioritize the tasks

Excellent communication skills a MUST

Create all necessary test cases and develop config templates and operational manuals

Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, while working with diverse audiences including highly skilled IT professionals and senior management

Collaborate with other technical teams at Morgan Stanley to deliver product and solution level support

Extensive liaising with Cisco and Arista