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Network Automation Engineer

Abacus Technology

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.

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.
  • Qualifications 5+ years experience in scripting to automate network devices.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications desired.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Must be Security+ certified.
  • Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Security Operations Professional.
  • Python, TCL, Go Lang, PowerShell, and Perl to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis.
  • 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.

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