Network Engineer

Overview

Seeking a network engineer with strong DevOps skills to automate operational tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Docker. This role combines deep networking knowledge with scripting to build scalable automation solutions, enhance CI/CD workflows, and improve network monitoring. Ideal candidates are passionate about streamlining processes and adopting emerging technologies such as SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, and DNAC.

Responsibilities

• Agile project planning
• Ansible Playbook Development In support of network engineering automation projects & tasks
• Expand and maintain the networking environment as necessary by establishing system configurations, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Plan, test, and implement upgrades to network equipment.
• Establish configuration standards, as well as configure routing, and switching equipment.
• Maximizes network performance, troubleshoot network problems and outages, schedule upgrades
• Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications
• Risk, Issue and Change management
• Lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff
• Apply engineering principles into the design and enhancement of new and existing systems
• Document new system components, or modifications to existing components
• Ensure the security and integrity of systems and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal's Information Security principles and practices
• Perform engineering tasks and assignments in support of business needs
• Perform engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration
• Provide technical leadership in architecture discipline and development
• Present clear, organized and concise information to all audiences through a variety of media to enable effective business decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
• Proven expertise in network automation tools and practices
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and toolchains
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN routing and switching
• Experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in network hardware configuration
• Knowledge of firewalls, load balancers, and network access control solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to technical projects
• Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams to meet shared goals
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) - strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts
• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) in one or more tracks such as Routing & Switching, Data Center, or Security
• Proficiency with Ansible for network and infrastructure automation
• Experience with Python for scripting and automating network tasks
• Familiarity with network automation platforms and frameworks