Senior Network Software Engineer
$87,100–$157,450 year
On-siteShiloh, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, document, test, and release Python and XML software for the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform to sustain a Carrier-class Wide Area Network. Integrate solutions with Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX routers while performing engineering tasks for network change implementation and system sustainment. Conduct analytical research and design development to align with customer specifications, proactively identify technical risks, and manage large-scale integrated projects within schedule and cost constraints. Provide mentorship to lower-level engineers and collaborate with team members to ensure successful project delivery.
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 and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
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
- Possessing project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills
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