TSSCI Network Automation Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

-TSSCI Clearance -Proficient in network topologies and architecture (VLAN, LAN, WAN) -Experience with SONiC and Cumulus Network Operating System (NOS) -Proficient in either Python or Go programming language -Experience with key Kubernetes networking concepts

-Extensive experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise WAN architectures using core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, and overlay networks across geographically distributed sites -Proven hands-on track record configuring and managing enterprise-grade Software-Defined WAN platforms (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN/Viptela, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, VMware Velocloud, or Silver Peak), including centralized policy enforcement, zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), and dynamic path selection. -Proficiency in developing production automation scripts and configuration frameworks using Python and Ansible, with practical experience consuming network REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and data serialization formats (JSON, YAML, XML) -Strong background implementing secure transport connectivity across WAN boundaries, including IPsec site-to-site tunnels, MACsec, Next-Gen Firewall policies, and QoS traffic shaping for latency-sensitive application traffic.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience using Terraform to declare network state alongside version-controlled GitOps workflows -Practical experience with model-driven telemetry (gRPC, gNMI), YANG data modeling, and streaming observability pipelines -Experience integrating enterprise SD-WAN topologies with major public clouds and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions -Cisco Certified DevNet Professional / CCNP Enterprise (with Network Automation focus), CCIE, or equivalent automation-centric certifications.

Job Description

A client in the Chantilly, VA area is seeking a Network Automation Engineer professional in support of a federal project.

Candidates will be onsite 5x a week in Chantilly, VA. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance - candidates will be submitted for additional security screening after a successful interview and must pass a customer BG check.

Candidates will be be focused on automating the deployment and support of critical network infrastructure. This includes interacting directly with networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) and enterprise software-defined control planes. Candidates will perform high-quality network and systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best practices applications, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation