Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary)
About The Position
DLS Engineering is seeking a Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This is an on-site position. As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience with scripting languages to include Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and BAT to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis.
- Deep level of understanding/experience with enterprise level network architectures/configurations is required.
- IAT-II certification
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Palo Alto: Network Security Professional OR Palo Alto: Security Operations Professional certification.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scripts to reduce down‐time in network operations, improve speed and accuracy of network changes, assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems, and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure.
- Automate network monitoring and alerts triage as part of proactive approach to maintaining high level of availability.
- Develop automation solutions for configuring and monitoring networking devices to reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency.
- Streamline existing processes and design new workflows with network automation for routers, VPNs, load‐balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware to maximize network efficiency and security.
Benefits
- 401k program with company match
- health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- generous paid time off package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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