Network Systems Engineer

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

• Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
• 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., * 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.

Required Education and Experience-

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

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