DevOps Engineer - Network Automation

About the role

Trace Systems is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Scott AFB, Illinois, to modernize EACN network and systems workflows through automation. The engineer builds and sustains automation tools, CI/CD capabilities, lab environments and Python integrations that improve reliability and reduce manual effort. The associated project is currently in the proposal stage.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and remove repetitive operational toil through automation.
• Advocate for modern engineering practices and help teams transition legacy workflows.
• Create and maintain network and systems automation tools, and automate provisioning and upgrades of network routers and switches.
• Maintain and improve the network CI/CD pipeline using GitLab CI and EVE-NG.
• Develop ad hoc Python scripts that interact with network APIs.
• Automate lab environments and maintain development, test and production environments.
• Assist network and systems engineers with daily workflows, testing, troubleshooting and controlled deployments.

Required profile

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); US citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• Meets DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role (Work Role 632 Systems Developer, Intermediate proficiency).
• 3+ years of DevOps, network automation, software development or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a secure DoD environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field preferred.

Required skills

• Current Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• DoD-approved IA baseline certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Experience with Python, Git, GitLab CI/CD, network APIs, infrastructure automation and test environments.
• Desired: EVE-NG, Cisco platforms, Ansible, automated testing, configuration management, EACN or A2G2, and DevSecOps in classified or DoD environments.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $90,000 to $115,000, depending on location, experience, qualifications, skills and performance.
• Benefits that may include health insurance, flexible spending account, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, company holidays and paid time off.