Network Automation Engineer

Abacus Technology • Montgomery, AL

48d • 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. The role supports a global 24/7 network and focuses on automation, proactive network management, security, and reliable service delivery.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience scripting to automate network devices.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Security+ certification.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, or Palo Alto Security Operations Professional.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Go Lang, PowerShell, and Perl to automate network device provisioning, execute network changes, and collect data for reporting or analysis.
• Experience with network automation tools including Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, PyATS, Puppet, and Chef.
• 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).
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be subject to a U.S. government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for network device provisioning, enterprise-scale network changes, and data collection for reporting or analysis as part of proactive network management.
• Assist with diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems and drive innovative solutions to reduce failures.
• Reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency across a global network of routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware, with the aim of maximizing efficiency and security.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, and harden routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches.
• Assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.

What This Job Offers

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