Network Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

DCI Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Solutions is seeking a Network Automation Engineer in Chantilly, VA to drive automation of enterprise network infrastructure. You will design, deploy, and maintain automated solutions across the network stack, working with hardware and software-defined control planes to ensure reliable, scalable operations.

The role emphasizes building automation scripts, leveraging Python or Go, Ansible, and Kubernetes networking concepts to optimize WAN and data center connectivity.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python or Go and able to develop automation scripts/configuration frameworks.
• Experience with networking protocols and APIs, including WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts, CNI, MetalLB, and enterprise SD-WAN platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Network Automation Engineer and drive next-gen networks for enterprise IT workloads.
• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure with automation for deployment and support.
• Interact with network hardware and software-defined control planes; document technical details.

Skills

Python

Go

Tools

Ansible

Open vSwitch

RESTful APIs

Kubernetes networking

CNI

MetalLB

SONiC

Cumulus NOS

Job description

DCI Job Requirement for: Network Automation Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Job Description

• Serve as a Network Automation Engineer
• Play a key role in driving next-gen networks to support enterprise IT workloads
• Join a diverse team of engineers to design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure
• Automate the deployment and support of critical network infrastructure
• Including interacting with network HW and enterprise SW-defined control planes
• Perform high-quality network and systems operations, including:
• Deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering
• Best practices applications, optimization
• Internal/external customer interactions
• Technical documentation production
• Create and implement changes through automation
• Operate and trouble-shoot a wide range of issues, including:
• Network routing, interconnectivity, performance, and configuration issues
• Drive/support innovation from Top of Rack to Network Border and everything between
• Work with the Network Architect to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of designs/ product

Qualifications

• Proficient in either Python or Go programming language
• Ability to use Python/Ansible to develop automation scripts/configuration frameworks
• Experience working with networking protocols and APIs
• ideally Open vSwitch/any RESTful APIs for network devices and services
• Proficient in network topologies and architecture (VLAN, LAN, WAN)
• Experience with SONiC and Cumulus Network Operating System (NOS)
• Experience in rail-optimized technology
• Experience with key Kubernetes networking concepts
• Experience using the Kubernetes Container Network Interface (CNI)
• Familiarity with configuring, deploying, and maintaining the MetalLB Operator
• For traffic load balancing on bare metal clusters
• Experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures
• Using core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, and overlay networks
• Experience configuring/managing enterprise-grade Software-Defined WAN platforms
• Experience implementing secure transport connectivity across WAN boundaries,
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs Required: TS/SCI Security Clearance Job Type: Full-time Salary: $100,000-$150,000