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# Senior Network Software Engineer in Scott Air Force Base

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Linux, Virtual Private LAN Services, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, JSON, Junos, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Netconf, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Object-Oriented Software Development, Parsing, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Juniper, Git, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Cisco
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-network-software-engineer-scott-air-force-base-31277159

## About the Role

* Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
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 * Python software development experience that includes REST api development, as well as the parsing, and validation of JSON.
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 * Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
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 * Experience developing software on a Linux platform.
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 * Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or Static routing.
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 * Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.
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 * Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a team.
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 * Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.
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 * Proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.
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 * Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
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 * Network configuration experience, specifically with Juniper or Cisco routers, to include protocols such as BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Pseudowires and QoS.
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 * Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco are a strong plus
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 * Experience developing XML and/or object-oriented programming.
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 * Experience developing software using SDN modeling and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF.
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 * Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
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 * Experience developing software including the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
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 * 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.
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 * Software Defined Networking experience, particularly experience with Cisco NSO.
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 * Possessing project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.
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## Description

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 * Design, develop, document, test and release software written in Python, XML, and other for use with the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
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 * Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.
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 * Perform engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
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 * Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
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 * Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
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 * Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
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 * Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.
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 * Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.
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 * Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
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 * Provide mentorship and act as a technical resource for lower-level network engineers.
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