Network Engineer with Automation/ JIRA, Confluence

Network Engineer with Automation/JIRA, Confluence exp

Locations:

Charlotte, NC

(Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: 24+ Months Contract

Work Authorization: W2 Candidates Only

Must-Have Skills & Experience

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

Desired Skills & Experience

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