Mid-Level NetDev Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Mid-Level NetDev Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

As a Mid-Level NetDev Engineer, you will support enterprise and mission-focused network infrastructure environments as part of an integrated Infrastructure organization. The majority of this position is focused on network automation using Ansible and Terraform, with additional responsibilities supporting IPAM, troubleshooting, and network infrastructure activities.

This role is ideal for an engineer capable of operating independently across network engineering and automation activities while remaining adaptable to evolving technologies, environments, and operational requirements.

Infrastructure personnel are expected to become operationally familiar with adjacent infrastructure disciplines in order to effectively collaborate, troubleshoot, and support integrated enterprise environments. While each position maintains a primary area of specialization, success within the Infrastructure organization requires an understanding of how interconnected technologies function together to support overall organizational objectives. Personnel are not expected to be subject matter experts outside of their primary specialty but are expected to develop operational awareness of:

• Network infrastructure and enterprise connectivity concepts
• Compute, virtualization, and supporting infrastructure platforms
• Windows and Linux operating environments
• Cloud and hybrid infrastructure concepts
• Cybersecurity, STIG implementation, and compliance requirements
• Infrastructure automation and orchestration processes
• Documentation, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities

Personnel are expected to leverage this awareness to effectively collaborate across teams, reduce single points of failure, and contribute to the successful delivery and sustainment of integrated infrastructure capabilities.

• →Create, maintain, and update Ansible playbooks and Terraform configuration files supporting CyDER network infrastructure.
• →Create, maintain, and update IPAM for CyDER environments.
• →Develop and maintain code supporting network automation and repeatable network deployments.
• →Troubleshoot Ansible playbooks, Terraform configurations, automation code, and network-related deployment issues.
• →Support automated configuration and deployment of routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and other network infrastructure components.
• →Work with Network Engineers to identify network requirements and processes suitable for automation.
• →Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configuration records.
• →Implement applicable STIG requirements and support compliance activities across supported infrastructure environments.
• →Participate in planning, testing, deployment, Operations & Sustainment, and continuous improvement activities supporting integrated environments.
• →Coordinate activities with engineers, stakeholders, and supporting teams to ensure successful delivery and sustainment of infrastructure capabilities.
• →Participate in after-action reviews and contribute to process improvements and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks and Terraform configuration files.
• Experience developing or maintaining code supporting network automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking environments.
• Experience with routing, switching, VLANs, segmentation, firewalls, and network configuration concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation and network-related deployment issues.
• Familiarity with IPAM and network addressing management.
• Familiarity with network appliance configuration and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with virtualization working with vCenter and vSwitching.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

• Travel: up to 2-4 trips a year or up to 10% unless otherwise directed by contract or mission requirements.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active TS/SCI clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.

• This position will work in an office, datacenter, and laboratory environment.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs., including installation and handling of IT equipment as required.

• Cisco, Palo Alto, or equivalent enterprise networking certifications.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal environments.
• Experience with secure network design, network documentation, and change control processes.
• Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, and broader Infrastructure automation concepts.