Network Automation Engineer

Booz Allen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in Chicago seeks an experienced Network Automation Engineer to advance automation across our infrastructure and applications, delivering reliable CI/CD pipelines and scalable configurations.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to design, implement, and sustain automation solutions, strengthening DevSecOps practices and supporting critical naval platforms in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages to automate tasks (Bash, Python, JavaScript, Jinja2, PowerShell).
• 2+ years of experience with automation tools, including Ansible.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD configurations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions across infrastructure and applications.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure reliable deployment and management of systems.

Skills

Bash

Python

JavaScript

Jinja2

PowerShell

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Network Automation Engineer The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced automation engineer for the management of system infrastructure and applications. As an automation engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to affect mission-forward change. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to develop and implement automation solutions, maintain and improve our CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure the smooth deployment and management of our infrastructure and applications. Additionally, you’ll continue to strengthen your DevSecOps skills while supporting the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages to automate tasks, including Bash, Python, JavaScript, Jinja2, or PowerShell
• 2+ years of experience with automation tools, including Ansible
• Experience automating network appliances such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or BigIP
• Experience with CI/CD toolsets, including GitLab or Jenkins
• Experience with building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code environments, including activities around the automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience automating system configurations and orchestrating network operations and DevOps pipelines, scaling, releases, and day-to-day system operations in Cloud environments
• Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration
• Knowledge of automation and process improvement through holistic programming solutions
• Ability to analyze business requirements for the design of automated process workflows
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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