Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, Vision, Dental

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DLS Engineering seeks a Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary) for the AFINC program on-site at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. You will develop scripts and automation for network devices, improve availability, and support DoD network operations.

Required are 5+ years in scripting, IAT-II, CCNP or Palo Alto certifications, and an Active Secret Clearance. The role emphasizes security, reliability, and efficient network management in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with scripting to automate network provisioning, changes, and data collection.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network architectures; SDN experience desired.
• IAT-II certification required.
• CCNP OR Palo Alto security certifications required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts to reduce downtime and automate network changes.
• Automate network monitoring and alert triage for high availability.
• Create automation for configuring and monitoring routers, switches, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers.
• Design new workflows to maximize network efficiency and security.

Skills

Python

Ansible

PowerShell

BAT scripting

SDN

IAT-II

CCNP

Palo Alto Certifications

Active Secret Clearance

Tools

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto

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.

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, which will be completed before employment.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

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