Network Automation Engineer Journeyman

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Network Automation Engineer - Journeyman

Location: Remote ( Washington DC/Maryland) Note: some travel to DC region for Occasional meetings will be required

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Task Description:

The Network Automation Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing USCISs network infrastructure through automation thereby improving operational efficiency reliability and security. This position requires a strong technical background in network engineering coupled with proficiency in scripting and automation tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Automation: Design develop and implement network automation solutions using tools like Ansible Python or similar scripting languages to streamline network operations configuration management and monitoring.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize IaC principles to manage and provision network devices and services ensuring repeatability consistency and scalability.
Automation Framework: Develop and maintain a robust automation framework that includes testing validation and deployment processes.
Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement automated network monitoring tools and dashboards. Use data analytics to proactively identify and resolve network performance issues.
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with networking security and DevOps teams to understand requirements provide solutions and ensure seamless integration of automation initiatives into existing workflows.
Documentation: Document automation processes scripts and configurations thoroughly for future reference and maintenance.
Security & Compliance: Incorporate security best practices into automation solutions to ensure the protection of sensitive data and adherence to USCISs cybersecurity standards.
Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in network automation and continuously improve automation solutions based on feedback an new requirements.

Nice to have skills:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. An advanced degree would be advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering and at least 1 years in network automation.
Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP etc.) network devices (routers switches) and network operating systems (Cisco IOS NX-OS etc.).
Scripting skills in Python with a good understanding of other languages like Bash Perl or PowerShell.
Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible Puppet Chef etc.) configuration management databases (CMDB) and version control systems (Git).
Experience with network monitoring tools (Nagios Zabbix SolarWinds etc.) and IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and their networking capabilities is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Role: Network Automation Engineer - Journeyman Location: Remote ( Washington DC/Maryland) Note: some travel to DC region for Occasional meetings will be required Duration: 12 Months Contract Task Description: The Network Automation Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing USCISs network i...