Role & seniority
- Network Automation Engineer (full-time), ~5+ years experience
- Supports AFINC III program for Air Force Intranet Control
Location & work type
- Maxwell AFB / Gunter Annex (on-site)
- Full-time; requires working with a global 24/7 network environment
- US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance (Top Secret with SCI access)
Stack/tools
- Scripting: Python, TCL, Go, PowerShell, Perl
- Automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, PyATS, Puppet, Chef
- Network/security domains: routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, switching; IDS; security architecture
- Security certs/requirements: Security+, plus one required certification (CCNP or Palo Alto NP/PSP/SoC-related equivalents per posting)
Top 3 responsibilities
- Develop/maintain scripts for network device provisioning, enterprise-scale changes, and data collection for reporting/analysis
- Diagnose/remediate advanced network issues; implement solutions to reduce failures
- Reduce manual effort and improve service delivery/consistency across routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers, and switches
Must-have skills
- 5+ years automating network devices via scripting
- Security+ certification
- One of: CCNP OR Palo Alto Network Security Professional / Security Operations Professional (per posting)
- Experience with network automation toolchains (e.g., Ansible/Terraform/Netmiko/PyATS)
- Ability t

Full Description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to provide router and boundary network infrastructure support f or the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex . This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for network device provisioning process, enterprise scale network changes, and data collection for reporting or analysis as part of a proactive network management approach. Assist in diagnosis and remediation of advanced network problems and drive innovative solutions to reduce failure. Aid in reducing manual tasks and improve service delivery and consistency to a global 24/7 network of routers, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, servers, and switching hardware aiming to maximize efficiency and security.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in scripting to automate network devices. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Security Operations Professional. Additional Cisco and Palo Alto certifications desired. Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, TCL, Go Lang, PowerShell, and Perl to automate network device provisioning process, execute network changes and obtain data collection for reporting or analysis. Experience with network automation tools including: Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, PyATS, Puppet, and Chef. Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of relevant server-side tools and technologies. Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS). Solid customer service and communication skills are critical as well as the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled