Top Secret Network Automation Engineer — TS/SCI Contract

SOC LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC seeks a Network Automation Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and control planes.

The role emphasizes Python/Go scripting, REST APIs, and Ansible automation within a security‑driven environment, with TS/SCI clearance required and ongoing collaboration with network engineers and architects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large‑scale enterprise WAN architectures.
• Developing automation scripts and configuration frameworks using Python/Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure.
• Create and implement changes through automation.
• Deliver simple, sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes.
• Troubleshoot network routing, platforms, and configurations including Linux systems.
• Maintain standards across networking toolsets and policies.
• Collaborate with Network Architect on new designs and deployments.
• Communicate requirements effectively with teams, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Python/Go scripting

Networking expertise

REST APIs/NETCONF/RESTCONF

Ansible automation

Kubernetes networking

Security: IPsec/MACsec

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

VMware Velocloud

Silver Peak

Ansible

JSON/YAML/XML

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Open vSwitch

Job description

SOC seeks a Network Automation Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and control planes.

The role emphasizes Python/Go scripting, REST APIs, and Ansible automation within a security‑driven environment, with TS/SCI clearance required and ongoing collaboration with network engineers and architects.