Network Automation Engineer – TS/SCI (Onsite)

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Network Automation Engineer for a Federal Customer on-site in Chantilly, VA. This role focuses on reliable network services, automation, and high-trust mission support with Tier II troubleshooting and change execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong network fundamentals with disciplined operational practices and the ability to improve performance in secure environments. Active TS/SCI clearance is required and experience with automation tooling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in network engineering or network operations.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and enterprise network fundamentals.
• Experience troubleshooting incidents in operational environments.
• Familiarity with change control, monitoring, and documentation practices.
• Ability to work hands-on in a secure environment.
• Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents and performance issues.
• Support routing, switching, and network infrastructure operations.
• Execute approved changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Develop or maintain automation workflows that improve repeatability and speed.
• Analyze alerts, logs, and trends to identify recurring problems and corrective actions.
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, operational procedures, and status updates.
• Coordinate with engineering, security, and field teams on implementation and incident response.
• Support network reliability, resiliency, and service availability goals.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing fundamentals

Switching fundamentals

Incident troubleshooting

Change control practices

Documentation practices

Hands-on in secure environment

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Cisco certifications

Python

Ansible

Network automation tooling

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Network Automation Engineer for a Federal Customer on-site in Chantilly, VA. This role focuses on reliable network services, automation, and high-trust mission support with Tier II troubleshooting and change execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong network fundamentals with disciplined operational practices and the ability to improve performance in secure environments. Active TS/SCI clearance is required and experience with automation tooling is preferred.