Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary)

DLS Engineering; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Health, vision, dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

DLS Engineering is looking for a Network Automation Engineer to support the Air Force Intranet Control program. This on-site role requires 5+ years of scripting experience and certifications like IAT-II and CCNP.

The position involves developing scripts, automating network operations, and maintaining high availability for network services. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a generous PTO package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and BAT.
• Deep understanding of enterprise-level network architectures.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts to reduce down-time in network operations.
• Automate network monitoring and alerts triage.
• Develop automation solutions for networking devices.

Skills

Scripting languages

Network automation

SDN knowledge

Troubleshooting

Network security

Education

IAT-II certification

CCNP or equivalent

Job description

About DLS Engineering

DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.

Position overview

DLS Engineering is seeking a Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This is an on-site position.

As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.

A day in the life

• Develop and maintain scripts to reduce down‐time in network operations, improve speed and accuracy of network changes, assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems, and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure.
• Automate network monitoring and alerts triage as part of proactive approach to maintaining high level of availability.
• Develop automation solutions for configuring and monitoring networking devices to reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency.
• Streamline existing processes and design new workflows with network automation for routers, VPNs, load‐balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware to maximize network efficiency and security.

When I read the below it sounds like me

• 5+ years' experience with scripting languages to include Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and BAT to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis. (required)
• Deep level of understanding/experience with enterprise level network architectures/configurations is required and Software Defined Networking (SDN) is desired.
• IAT-II certification (required)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Palo Alto: Network Security Professional OR Palo Alto: Security Operations Professional certification. (required)
• Active Secret Clearance (required)

Other information

• We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package
• If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• Must be able pass a government background check, whichwill be completed before employment.

The pay range for this role is:

99,000 - 102,000 USD per year (Montgomery, AL)