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Network Automation Engineer (Python)

MindTech • Delaware, US • Remote

Posted on: 14th February, 2025
Employment Type: FULLTIME

Job Description

Position Overview:

We seek an experienced Network Automation Engineer with a strong Python programming and networking background. The ideal candidate will excel at developing automated solutions for cybersecurity applications, leveraging tools such as NMAP, and ensuring secure and efficient network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Automation Development:
• Design and implement Python-based modules for a cybersecurity product targeting network and security operations.
• Optimize and integrate NMAP capabilities for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, and security validation as part of the product features.
• Build scalable tools to streamline network management and security processes.

2. Collaboration & Documentation:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions.
• Document processes, tools, and findings to support knowledge sharing and scalability.

Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python programming with a focus on automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with networking protocols, tools, and infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability assessments

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Python programming and automation frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS) and tools.
• Experience with NMAP and its integration into automated pipelines.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design patterns and software
• engineering processes

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Network Automation open source projects, (eg: Ansible or Netmiko)
• Industry certifications include CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.
• Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using NMAP and related
• tools.
• Develop solutions to mitigate security risks and enhance network resilience.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and best practice

Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate will excel at developing automated solutions for cybersecurity applications, leveraging tools such as NMAP, and ensuring secure and efficient network operations
  • Automation Development:
  • Design and implement Python-based modules for a cybersecurity product targeting network and security operations
  • Optimize and integrate NMAP capabilities for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, and security validation as part of the product features
  • Build scalable tools to streamline network management and security processes
  • Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions
  • Document processes, tools, and findings to support knowledge sharing and scalability

Requirements

  • We seek an experienced Network Automation Engineer with a strong Python programming and networking background
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Python programming with a focus on automation
  • Strong hands-on experience with networking protocols, tools, and infrastructure
  • Proven expertise in cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability assessments
  • Proficiency in Python programming and automation frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS) and tools
  • Experience with NMAP and its integration into automated pipelines
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting
  • Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design patterns and software
  • engineering processes
MindTech

MindTech

Technology

Location

Delaware, US

Job Type

FULLTIME

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