B E A T LLC Hiring for Network Communications Technician Full Time

Job title: Network Automation Engineer: Mid

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Clearance: Secret

Certifications: Sec+

Job description:

BEAT LLC is seeking a Mid-level Network Automation (NA) Engineer in San Antonio, TX, to support our Defense Health Agency (DHA) customer. The Senior NA Engineer is responsible for performing a wide range of analysis, testing, lab establishment, and documentation generation for a new NA environment.

• Participate in creating a comprehensive analysis and create s of NA capabilities, requirements, and dependencies of all DHA Local Area Network (LAN) equipment currently in use by the DHA, including Cisco, Comscope (Brocade), and Juniper LAN components
• Assist with identifying gaps or weaknesses in vendor abilities to support automating Device Inventory, Device Provisioning, Data Collection and Monitoring, Configuration Management, and Compliance ing
• Work with the Senior Network Automation Engineer to perform a comprehensive analysis of NA capabilities, requirements, and dependencies using Check MK and Micro Focus Network Automation (MFNA) and document the results of that analysis
• Assist with researching a recommended product solution-set to enable an NA architecture that includes Data Management, Configuration Management, and Orchestration that supports Agile development, DevOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) best practices within the DHA enterprise and documenting that analysis
• Assist with designing, documenting, and building a Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)-compliant NA Architecture in a non-production lab environment using MFNA, CheckMK, commercial-off-the-shelf products (COTS), and Open Source products.
• Work with the Senior Network Automation Engineer in performing a comprehensive analysis and testing of products used in the NA lab focusing on utilizing, improving, and expanding the operational capabilities of the DHA enterprise tools environment with respect to functionality, feasibility, cost, life cycle management, and security; contribute to creating detailed s of the outcome
• Create Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and documentation for NA system accreditation to either risk assess them into an existing Authority to Operate (ATO) or establish a new ATO
• Assist with creating a comprehensive cost analysis of using Open Source and COTS products with total cost, return on investment, time to implement, and benefits for NA within the DHA enterprise
• Assist with creating a comprehensive on how to enable NA within the DHA using existing MFNA and CheckMK tools and how to expand NA capabilities within the DHA by adding new tools to the environment

Qualifications:

• Education required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 -5 years’ experience required
• Certifications required:

CompTIA Security+

• Must have an active Secret security clearance
• Working knowledge of Data Management, Configuration Management, and Orchestration capabilities and best practices
• Knowledge of network environments, including Ruckus, Cisco, and Juniper
• Knowledge of and previous experience with the RMF process, the system accreditation process, and the process leading to DHA approval for inclusion of items on the DHA Approved Product List

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the following technologies:

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking

Working knowledge of SCCM duties

Experience in an MSP environment

Knowledge of SAN, VMware, IBM Server and Storage Units, and Microsoft Windows Server, Exchange, and Office

Knowledge of Python, Ansible, Salt Stack, Puppet, Chef, Netmiko, Nornir, NAPALM, Git, enms.io, netbox, kubernetes, and/or other NA products and tools

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills

BEAT LLC Provides an Extensive Benefits Package Including:

• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Sick Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Computer networking: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234