Network Automation Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Automation Engineer to support the Air Force Intranet Control III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. The role focuses on automating provisioning and changes across a global 24/7 network, and requires TS/SCI clearance and Security+ certification.

The engineer will develop scripts, handle data collection for reporting, and troubleshoot complex network issues, contributing to secure, efficient network operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scripting to automate network devices.
• HS diploma or GED on record.
• Security+ certification required.
• Must hold CCNP and Palo Alto certs.
• Experience with Python, TCL, Go, PowerShell, and Perl for provisioning and data collection.
• Experience with network automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, PyATS, Puppet, Chef.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, load balancers, firewalls, and switches.
• US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for network device provisioning, enterprise changes, and data collection for reporting.
• Assist in diagnosing and remediating advanced network problems and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure.
• Reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery for a global 24/7 network of routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching gear.

Skills

Python scripting

Network automation

Scripting languages

Customer service

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED (minimum)

Security+ certification

CCNP

Palo Alto certs (Security/Operations)

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Netmiko

PyATS

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Overview

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. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Security Operations Professional. Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications desired. 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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled