Automation Engineer with IPv6 Experience

Secunetics provides network infrastructure intelligence services to government agencies and commercial clients. We work with our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement. We are a focused team of enthusiastic colleagues working together on a variety of challenging projects. .

We are looking for an Automation Engineer with IPv6 Experience to interface with our team and our clients. This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you will contribute to our mission of optimizing network performance. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in this area.

Who you are:

You are passionate and curious about technology

You are committed to work with a like-minded team to learn and grow in your field of expertise

You have an eye for detail and consistency

You have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your work

You have a strong interest in infrastructure performance

You enjoy interacting with clients to satisfy their goals and objectives

We are looking for a team member with the following skills:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

3+ years of network operations and engineering experience

Expert level experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent

Experience implementing and configuring IPv6 addressing schemes, routing, and security, including in cloud environments

Solid understanding of networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, TAPs, and traffic brokers

Proficiency writing automations with scripting languages such as Python and Bash

Working knowledge of YANG, YAML, and JSON

Familiarity with using REST APIs

Working knowledge of Git

Working knowledge of Docker or Podman

Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIs

Knowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g., applications, servers, networks, and storage)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing

The following skills are a plus:

Familiarity with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)

Familiarity with Kubernetes

CCNA certification

Extensive experience in packet analysis (Wireshark)

Familiarity with ITILv3 concepts, especially Service Operations

Secunetics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, gender identity, or any other applicable basis that is protected by foreign, federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.