Job Title: Network Automation EngineerJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: Regular-Long Term AssignmentPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *The OpportunityAs a Senior Network Automation Engineer supporting the AFRICOM J6, you will serve as a critical enabler for the AI and Automation team. This role is at the forefront of modernizing defense IT services, operating within a containerized DevSecOps environment to replace manual, inconsistent networking tasks with secure, resilient, and Zero-Trust compliant automated solutions. You will build interoperable automation pipelines—leveraging Python, Ansible, and RESTful APIs—that interface with both legacy enterprise tools and emerging AI platforms. This is a unique opportunity to act as a technical pioneer, translating high-level Department of Defense DoD CDAO and FULCRUM strategies into tactical, day-to-day engineering realities that drastically reduce Mean Time to Resolution MTTR and improve the overall security posture of the J6 network.The Responsibilities· Infrastructure Automation & Scripting: Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks and Python scripts within containerized environments to automate routine network configuration, deployments, and compliance validation.· API Development & Integration: Design and manage secure RESTful APIs utilizing FastAPI to ensure seamless interoperability between enterprise tools ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Cisco IES, Password Vaults and future AI-driven endpoints.· DevSecOps & CI/CD Pipeline Management: Champion the software development lifecycle by leveraging tools like GitLab for repository management, Jenkins for automated testing, and Nexus for artifact deployment, ensuring secure and agile code delivery.· Network & Security Operations: Apply strong networking fundamentals to manage data routing, log scoping, and system monitoring e.g.,
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