Network Automation Engineer SME

Business Technology Integrators (BTI), headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., is seeking a highly seasoned Network Automation SME and leader with highly seasoned, advanced hands-on scripting and software development experience. CCNP (CCIE level preferred) with at least 15 years of related network, data center, and network monitoring system experience that is a proven leader with polished consultative and communications skills that has a track record for building trusted advisor relationships with clients.

Qualified candidates must also work well with others, be highly dependable, strong, dedicated work ethic, self-directed, but collaborative, and possess the following expertise:

• SME level expertise with automation and development of full web stack to include Advanced Python Scripting experience and PHP full web stack is required!
• Ansible IT Network Automation desirable.
• Network Management System skills – familiar with SNMP based products such as Solar Winds, Capterra, Infoblox and Stealthwatch to implement, operate, and advise VA is highly preferred.
• Juniper or Aruba experience, in addition to Cisco networking, is a plus.
• Strong LAN/WAN Networking systems management troubleshooting with SNMP, ACL, DNS, DHCP, SSH command line is a plus.
• Self-Starter with the ability to conduct repetitive tasks without involvement of senior network engineering teams.
• Identify configuration problems and analysis before significant service availability arise.
• Discover network constructs and topologies, including layer 3 virtual routing and VRFs as well as subnets, routes, VLAN’s, VRPP pairs and more.
• Enforce, standardize change processes and complex network changes, at scale.
• Seasoned professional with polished client relationship, communications, collaborative and consultative advisory skills
• Strong technical documentation and Visio skills