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.