Network Engineer with Automation/ JIRA, Confluence exp

Aloden - Westlake, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Westlake, TX

About the position

The Network Engineer position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure while leveraging automation tools and methodologies. This role requires a solid understanding of networking fundamentals and experience with Agile project management tools, particularly JIRA and Confluence. The position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and two days remote work, and is structured as a 24+ month contract.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure and solutions.
• Automate network configuration and management tasks using Python and Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support network projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate network configurations and functionality.
• Stay updated on the latest networking and security technologies.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of network fundamentals, including routing, switching, and network protocols.
• Proficiency in network automation using Python scripting and tools like Ansible.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, particularly with Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools like JIRA and Confluence for tracking tasks and documentation.
• Basic understanding of server administration and configuration.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems, including shell scripting.
• Knowledge of automation testing frameworks and tools for network validation.
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of internet and security technologies, such as DDoS mitigation, Proxy/SASE, Guest Wi-Fi security, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), DNS and DHCP, VPNs.