Network Automation Engineer
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Fort Meade | |
 Mar 03, 2026 | |
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Network Automation Engineer Fort Meade, MD Pay From: $60.00 per hour MUST: Experienced Network Automation Engineer Must have an active secret clearance 5+ years of experience Strong background on network automation/orchestration and modern DevOps practices Proven experience in driving efficiency by automating network configuration and operational state management via model-driven interfaces (NETCONF, REST APIs) using open-source tools like Ansible and Python libraries (Netmiko, Paramiko, ncclient) or proprietary tools like Cisco NSO. Skilled in building and managing CI/CD pipelines, utilizing version control systems (GitLab, GitHub), and deploying services with Docker containers to create robust, end-to-end automation workflows Proficient with RedHat Linux system or Linux distribution Experience creating Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Reports for network and software deployments. Experience supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) in controlled production environments. Understanding of Configuration Management (CM) principles and best practices. DoD Approved 8570/8140 Certification Required, i.e., Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CISSP Bachelors Degree required DUTIES: Develop and deliver a working version of Cisco NSO key management and key generation service packages to Operations, including updates to Cisco NSO and associated Network Element Drivers (NEDs). This task encompasses providing MACsec Key Generation and Key Management integration and sustainment support. Develop, update, and maintain Cisco NSO service packages used for operational network configuration management Synchronize development and integration efforts to support network configuration deployment. Produce and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) required to implement MACsec within the Production network. Support development of ECRs required to grant IPCCM permissions to configure cryptographic keys on production routers. Configure and validate network devices to allow secure connectivity between the IPCCM JITC Lab Instance and the DISN Transport Testbed. Coordinate with Operations teams on requested changes, updates, testing, and ongoing configuration support of automation modules. Provide Configuration Management (CM) support, including version control, documentation, and release coordination. Integrate and support CloudShell Automation within the network automation and orchestration environment. Test Plans and Test Scenarios defining functional, integration, system, and regression testing for Cisco NSO modules, automation workflows, and updated NEDs. Develop and implement hardware and software solutions to create a virtualized and automated testbed. Execute testing in lab and testbed environments, including coordination with the IPCCM JITC Lab and DISN Transport Testbed. Produce Test Reports documenting test procedures, results, defects, remediation actions, and validation outcomes prior to production deployment. Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, re-testing, and validation activities based on test findings. Ensure all testing documentation and deliverables comply with DISA, DoD, and program documentation standards. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |