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# Secret Network Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Shiloh Valley Township, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $85,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Linux, Internet Protocol, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Parsing, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Juniper, Git, SC Clearance, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Cisco
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9E17363D38704831A52383ED01CB4F9A/job/

## About the Role

This Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting software applications with a strong focus on Python development in a Linux environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining REST APIs, developing solutions that parse, generate, and validate JSON data, and collaborating with team members using Git and Bitbucket for source code management and version control. The role also requires troubleshooting and deploying applications on Linux-based systems while working closely with networking teams to support and enhance IP network functionality. Candidates should have a solid understanding of networking concepts, including experience with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and static routing, as well as familiarity with service provider or enterprise network environments utilizing Cisco ESR/ASR and/or Juniper routing platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with a networking background,
enabling them to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly with complex network infrastructures., * Secret Clearance

 * Security * Hands-on experience in Python software development, including REST API design and development, as well as JSON parsing, generation, and validation.

 * Proficiency with distributed version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket for source code management and collaboration.

 * Experience developing, deploying, and troubleshooting software applications in Linux environments.

 * Knowledge of IP networking concepts, with experience configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and static routing.

 * Experience supporting service provider and/or enterprise IP networks, including working with Cisco (ESR/ASR) and/or Juniper routing platforms.

We are looking for a Software Engineer that has a background in networking (could have previously worked in networking or just have a solid understanding of it)



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