Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary)

About the role

DLS Engineering is seeking a Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary) for a full-time position supporting the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts to reduce downtime in network operations, improve speed and accuracy of network changes, assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems, and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure.
• Automate network monitoring and alerts triage as part of a proactive approach to maintaining high levels of availability.
• Develop automation solutions for configuring and monitoring networking devices to reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency.
• Streamline existing processes and design new workflows with network automation for routers, VPNs, load-balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware to maximize network efficiency and security.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and BAT to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes, and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis.
• Deep level of understanding/experience with enterprise-level network architectures/configurations is required, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) is desired.
• IAT-II certification (required).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Palo Alto: Network Security Professional OR Palo Alto: Security Operations Professional certification (required).
• Active Secret Clearance (required).

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.

Skills

• Scripting Languages: Python, Ansible, PowerShell, BAT
• Network Architectures/Configurations
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• IAT-II Certification
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Palo Alto: Network Security Professional OR Palo Alto: Security Operations Professional certification

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a 401(k) program with company match. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, we provide a generous paid time off package.