SDN Developer with Security Clearance

Top Skills
Java/Python
Linux Software Development
Software Development Protocols, YANG/NETCONF/RESTCONF
SDN Development, Cisco Crosswork NSO/ Itential Automation Platform.
Version Control, Git/Bitbucket
JSON/REST web services
Sec+
Secret Clearance Clearance: Secret, can hold up to TS/SCI
Term: 9 month C2H
Cert: IAT Level II
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
POP: 10 year effort, 6 years left Primary Responsibilities:

• This individual will assist in the design, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting and incident/problem management for the SDN components.

• Design, develop, document, test and deploy software written in Python and Java on the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.

• Develop network orchestration and management workflows on the Itential Automation Platform.

• Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.

• Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.

• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using CloudBees/Jenkins, Artifactory, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.

• Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.

• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.

• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives. Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.

• Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 14 days of start date.

• Backend Java and Python software development experience that includes JSON/REST web services development, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON.

• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.

• Experience developing software on a Linux platform.

• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering. SDN: Software defined networking

• Network automation software development

• Doesn't need to have networking experience

• Writing software that interacts with networks

• Version Releases

• Writing software that interacts with networks

• Work flow driven

• Python or java: one is not more important than the other Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret) Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required.