Automation Engineer with Network Experience

Summary

Secunetics provides network infrastructure intelligence services to government agencies and commercial clients. They are seeking an Automation Engineer with Network Experience to optimize network performance and work closely with clients. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Interface with our team and our clients
• Contribute to our mission of optimizing network performance
• Solicit and incorporate feedback in your work
• Interact with clients to satisfy their goals and objectives

Skills

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of network operations and engineering experience
• Expert level experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent
• Experience implementing and configuring IPv6 addressing schemes, routing, and security, including in cloud environments
• Solid understanding of networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, TAPs, and traffic brokers
• Proficiency writing automations with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Working knowledge of YANG, YAML, and JSON
• Familiarity with using REST APIs
• Working knowledge of Git
• Working knowledge of Docker or Podman
• Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIs
• Knowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g., applications, servers, networks, and storage)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing
• Familiarity with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• CCNA certification
• Extensive experience in packet analysis (Wireshark)
• Familiarity with ITILv3 concepts, especially Service Operations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of network operations and engineering experience
• Expert level experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent
• Experience implementing and configuring IPv6 addressing schemes, routing, and security, including in cloud environments
• Solid understanding of networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, TAPs, and traffic brokers
• Proficiency writing automations with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Working knowledge of YANG, YAML, and JSON
• Familiarity with using REST APIs
• Working knowledge of Git
• Working knowledge of Docker or Podman
• Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIs
• Knowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g., applications, servers, networks, and storage)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• CCNA certification
• Extensive experience in packet analysis (Wireshark)
• Familiarity with ITILv3 concepts, especially Service Operations