Systems Automation Engineer

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Systems Engineer Sr Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the SOCOM organization at Fort Bragg, NC.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Sr Principal must have:

Job Responsibilities.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code testing, deployment, and integration, ensuring continuous delivery of network automation solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and implement automated solutions for network provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting using Python scripting, Ansible playbooks, Jinja, and YAML templating.
• Collaborate with Network engineers to understand their needs and translate them into efficient and effective automation workflows.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all automation scripts, playbooks, and processes.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing network management systems and tools like Nautobot and Git fo4r version control and code management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing automation workflows, ensuring their reliability and scalability.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in network automation technologies and best practices through attending trade shows and industry conferences.
• Participate in agile sprints, contributing to the planning, execution, and delivery of network automation related projects within defined timelines.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency with Python scripting language, Jinja and YAML templating.
• Experience with Git for version control and code collaboration.
• Experience with Nautobot or similar IPAM source of truth.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills in a high dynamic and face-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with Network engineers.

Preferred Skills:

• CCNA Enterprise certification.
• 5+ years of proven experience in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies.

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI

Location: On-Site Fort Bragg, NC

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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