Network Software Engineer Lead
$107,900–$195,050 year
On-siteShiloh, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, development, documentation, testing, and release of software in Python, XML, and other languages for the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform. Integrate these tools with Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX routers to sustain a Carrier-class Wide Area Network supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency. Perform engineering tasks for network change implementation, analytical research, and project management to mitigate risks and control costs. Mentor lower-level engineers and act as a technical Subject Matter Expert while collaborating with upper management to align deliverables with customer specifications. Requires a BS or Masters degree with 8-12 years of experience and an active DoD Secret clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent
- Python software development experience that includes REST api development, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON
- Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket
- Experience developing software on a Linux platform
- Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or Static routing
- Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers
- Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a team
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering
- Requires BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
- Possessing project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design
- Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes
- Network configuration experience, specifically with Juniper or Cisco routers, to include protocols such as BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Pseudowires and QoS
- Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco are a strong plus
- Experience developing XML and/or object-oriented programming
- Experience developing software using SDN modeling languages and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF
- Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment
- Experience developing software including the ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Experience creating software design artifacts, including the creation of functional, technical, and architectural design documentation as well as test cases and installation, deployment and configuration documentation
- Software Defined Networking experience, particularly experience with Cisco NSO
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