Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Automation Engineer to join our team.The ideal candidate will have strong technical and organizational skills, with a solidunderstanding of software-focused application support for core networking technologies,including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, AWS connectivity and several security platforms -Firewall, Proxy, Load Balancers, DDoS, SASE, DNS and VPN.This role involves engineering support for projects, advanced troubleshooting, networkautomation, and maintaining network infrastructure across various environments includingCloud and Hybrid connectivity.Responsibilities:Network Automation:Develop and implement network automation ideas to reduce repetitive manual healthchecks and eliminate the possibility of human error.Advanced knowledge of Python programming - NetDevOps focused.Thorough understanding of data structures (SQL, JSON, YAML, XML)Experience using APIs for network automationProficient in Github, Gitlab and using Co-PilotExperience in Ansible configuration management, collections, and writing playbooksLead technical discussions to understand business requirements and translate them intofunctional specifications.Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectivelymanage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance.Network Management and Support:Provide engineering support for projects, including design, implementation, testing, andsupport for new deployments, expansions, environment refreshes, and upgrades.Interface with multiple teams from business areas, network architecture, cloud governance,and network tools management as a team representative on feature developments andenterprise initiatives.Perform advanced troubleshooting to identify, resolve, and provide root cause analysis ofnetwork-related issues.Assist with maintaining network Co-Locations and LAN/WAN infrastructure and systems forsmall, regional, and large office and campus environments.Support a large complex data network infrastructure by using network monitoring andmanagement tools.Familiarity with Agile software development tools - Atlassian Confluence + JiraEngage in continuous learning to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies.Network Configuration and Security:Provide LAN routing, switching, wireless, and security configuration and deploymentassistance within various environments.Make configuration standardization and upgrades for vulnerability remediation in a timelymanner.Plan and execute OS upgrades on various network platforms, maintaining currentstandards.Provide technical expertise on secure networks technology areas.Assist clients through the planning, design, and implementation of secure datacommunications networks.Incident Response and Troubleshooting:Participate in and respond to network & security incidents.Perform system and network analysis using well-defined toolsets for proactive monitoring,troubleshooting, and incident response (e.g., packet capture, application performancemanagement, syslog, Netbrain, Aternity, Observe, Arkime).Provide technical support leadership on problem calls and major incident bridges.Interface with multiple teams from business areas, network engineering, and managementas a team representative on major incident bridges.Documentation and Best Practices:Maintain documentation and contribute to enterprise learning platforms based on userreports and experience.Provide peer reviews of implementations, configurations, and documentation for teammembers.Assist other team members with deployment or best practices.Create technical deliverables including physical and logical network diagrams, networkassessments, capacity planning, detailed design documents, runbooks, configurations, andchange orders.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field.At least 3 years of network security and network infrastructure support experience.At least 2 years of experience with packet capture tools like Wireshark and TCPdump.At least 2 years of experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting firewalls, site-to-siteIPSec VPN connections, and Network Address Translation (NAT).At least 2 years of experience with AWS Cloud/ DevOps technology.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field.3+ years of experience with Network Automation, including Python programming.4+ years of experience in network communications, troubleshooting network, security, andcloud-based solutions.Proficiency in troubleshooting router and switch hardware platforms, TCP/IP, SD-WAN, andindustry-standard routing protocols.Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting Network Firewalls, Proxies, Wireless, LoadBalancers, Data, and Voice circuits.Experience with packet capture and analysis tools like Riverbed, Sniffer, and Wireshark.Experience with network management tools such as Riverbed and Spectrum.Experience in large, geographically dispersed network environments.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and interpersonalskills.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and focus on customer service.Experience interfacing with technicians, off-site dispatches, and management on majorincident bridgesWork Environment:Ability to work nights and weekends in an off-hour shift role for maintenance windowimplementations and on an as-needed basis.Ability to work in a Command Center environment, log on to the team phone queue, andnavigate an incident tracking system.Office attendance is required according to the corporate policy 2-3 days a week.Minimal travel as required to support troubleshooting and fixing network issues.Network/security tools - Palo alto, F5, Forescout, Proxy, Global Protect, Akamai, Switching/Routing, SDWAN, WIFi, Wireless, ACIDevops Tools - AWS, Jenkins, DockerOperations - Datadog, New Relic, Obeserve, Pagerduty, ServicenowMay work remotely3rd shift 10pm-6amCT/11pm-7amETDays TBD3/31/2027 established end dateContract only$120/hour max bill rate1 hour zoom video interview w/ AvinashSend active contractors to william.miehe@capitalone.com

cannot implement Discover firewalls and support network production related incidents during night shift if this role is not approved

"network/security tools - Palo alto, F5, Forescout, Proxy, Global Protect, Akamai, Switching/Routing, SDWAN, WIFi, Wireless, ACIDevops Tools - AWS, Jenkins, DockerOperations - Datadog, New Relic, Obeserve, Pagerduty, Servicenow"

Contacts:
Hiring manager: PAH372
MSP contact: William Miehe - william.miehe@capitalone.com 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.