Network Automations Engineer

GovCIO

Fort Bragg (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to determine and support Kubernetes platform service requirements for Platform as a Service architecture. This on-site role will be located at Fort Bragg, NC, and requires hands-on network and automation work.

The engineer will design, build, test, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure, including bare-metal provisioning, encryption, and secure baselines, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Clearance TS/SCI required.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.
Experience with containerization technologies.
Experience with microservice network architecture.
Experience troubleshooting with on-site and remote admins.
Ability to communicate technical ideas and briefings across teams.
Active U.S. Driver's License.
Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

Design, build, automate, test, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure.
Develop bare-metal provisioning and PXE-style deployments.
Perform network connectivity testing and fault diagnosis.
Provide on-site support and remote assistance to customers.
Operate with tools like Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Splunk, and ServiceNow.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level II

GCP experience

Azure experience

Containerization

Microservice network

Troubleshooting

Communication

U.S. Driver's License

Travel readiness

Education

High School with 9+ years experience

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Nautobot

AWX

Splunk

GitLab

Terraform

Job description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Network Automation Engineer to determine and support Kubernetes platform service requirements for Platform as a Service architecture. This position will be located in Fort Bragg, NC,and will be an on-siteposition.

Responsibilities

The Network Automation Engineer serves as a hybrid Network & Systems Engineer and Tactical Communications SME, responsible for designing, building, automating, testing, and sustaining mission-critical network infrastructure in support of deployed and enterprise operations. This role integrates hands-on engineering, automation development, and operational support to deliver secure, scalable, and rapidly deployable network solutions

Key Responsibilites

Network & Systems Engineer / Tactical Communications SME / Testing & Development
- Maintains expert-level awareness of current and emerging technologies through continuous research of technical manuals, vendor documentation, security advisories, and open-source resources.
- Evaluates and recommends hardware and software versionsby validating:
- Collaborates with the JEDI teamto enable bare‑metal provisioning of RHEL servers, leveraging Kickstart-based automationfor PXE‑style rapid deployments
- Builds secure, mission‑ready network nodes from bare metal, including firmware/software upgrades, secure configuration baselines, tunnel establishment, and performance optimization.
- Conducts in-depth network connectivity testing, end‑user behavior analysis, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
- Coordinates with multiple J6 functional areaswhen deploying new sites.
- Works directly with customers to ensure installations are plug‑and‑play, enabling rapid deployment within constrained logistical timelines.
- Developed the initial MFS Medium v2 configurationand influenced the MFS Heavy baseline.
- Rapidly identifies and resolves network configuration errors; provides validated solutions to the network automation teamfor integration and code deployment.
- Possesses deep operational knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and failure modes, allowing for expedited fault isolation and resolution.
Encryption Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Holds strong working knowledge of encryptor configuration, firmware management, operational requirements, version enforcement, best practices, and troubleshooting.
- Diagnoses encryption issues based on customer‑reported symptoms and operational context.
- Identified and resolved a critical encryption key failureaffecting a forward‑deployed Tier tactical node after multiple unsuccessful remediation attempts.
- Proficient with GemOneand Chimeramanagement platforms.
Additional Operational Support
- Performs off‑site communications checks and equipment upgrades, including installation and airflow optimization to prevent overheating and equipment degradation
- Delivers expedited remote support to traveling customers, providing Cisco CLI commands to rapidly restore communications for senior leadership
- Detects and communicates probable hardware failures at distant ends during outage scenarios
- Assists with baselining and testing MFS kits under tight timelines or suspected hardware/software issuesCollaborates with customers, ECS, and Tier units to troubleshoot connectivity issues and deliver targeted technical training
- Daily operational use of:
  - Nautobot(IPAM and device management)
  - AWX(administration and automation)
  - Active Directory
  - Forward Networks(topology and fault analysis)
  - Splunk(detailed network/server logging)
  - ServiceNow(ticketing and technical order tracking)
- Provides on‑site support for emergent taskings, including after‑hours operations

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
Experience with Containerization technologies
Experience with microservice network architecture
Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems with both on‑site and remote administrators
Ability to communicate technical ideas and deliver briefings with cross-functional teams, work in a high-demand environment, and provide technical expertise on all phases of system engineering activities
Active and current U.S. Driver's License
Travel required and based on availability and mission requirements of the customer to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Supporting U.S. Special Operations organizations
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco DevNet Associate
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation
Aviatrix Certified Engineer Multicloud Network Automation Specialty
Linux Essentials LPI
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Experience with Terraform
Experience with Cloud Native networking technologies and concepts
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with developing tactical, expeditionary cross-domain solutions to deliver FMV across different environments, enclaves, and networks
Experience with designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting expeditionary, global, regional, and disconnected networks, including internal LAN traffic, WAN, Satellite communications, commercial leased lines, long haul circuits, distributed packet processing, data compression, encryption, and various data transport systems
Experience with evaluating projected network usage and reviewing utilization reports
Experience with Agile development methodologies and working with Agile teams using collaboration tools such as Gitlab.
Experience with working with CM tools, including Gitlab, Git-centric, and CI/CD workflows
Knowledge of network engineering in cloud and disconnected edge environments
Knowledge of Python scripting, writing Ansible playbooks, rudimentary APIs, or automation scripts
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code