Network Automation Engineer

Abacus Technology • Montgomery, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications desired.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED