CyKor · 4 days ago
Automation Engineer - USCG (Active Secret Clearance Required)
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCyKor is a fast-growing Technology Solutions Provider to both federal and commercial clients, seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on leveraging automation tools to assist network engineers with DevOps tasks, streamline operations, and enhance network performance.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate configuration and compliance for routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices
Create reusable automation frameworks to support multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, etc.)
Build modular automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions)
Develop Python scripts and RESTful API integrations for custom automation and reporting workflows
Collaborate with network architects to translate manual network operations into automated workflows
Implement infrastructure-as-code best practices for repeatable deployments and version-controlled configurations
Integrate network automation into change management, configuration management, and compliance enforcement systems
Support large-scale configuration rollouts, template-based provisioning, and software image management
Incorporate DISA STIG, DoD RMF, and Comply-to-Connect (C2C) standards into automation workflows
Automate compliance verification and reporting against federal cybersecurity policies
Ensure automation pipelines maintain the integrity, traceability, and security required for classified and controlled environments
Partner with network and security teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize workflows
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for team adoption of automation practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
3+ years of experience in Cisco networking, with at least 3 years in a network automation role
Active Secret Clearance
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, QoS, and ACLs
Proficiency with Ansible, YAML, Jinja2, and Git
Experience automating Cisco IOS-XE, NX-OS, ASA/FTD, and wireless controllers
Familiarity with Python scripting for REST API integration and data manipulation
Experience with configuration management and CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of DoD networking standards, DISA STIGs, and RMF documentation requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
Preferred
Certifications: Cisco DevNet Professional, CCNP Enterprise or Security, or Red Hat Ansible Automation certifications
Experience with Zero Trust and C2C-aligned automation
Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies (Cisco DNA Center, ACI, NSX)
Experience with multi-domain integration: cloud networking (AWS, Azure), firewalls, and NAC systems
Experience with NetBox, Nornir, or Terraform for networking is a plus
Familiarity with network telemetry and validation tools (pyATS, Genie, Batfish)
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Remote work options
Company
CyKor
CyKor is an IT consulting firm that provides cybersecurity and other IT solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Guadagnini
Founder & CEO
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