About this role
The Role at a Glance
This position supports Lincoln’s network operations team. As a member of this team, this role be responsible for developing, automating, and maintaining network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in both network administration as well as software development and automation skills.
What you'll be doing
Supports delivery and administration of an enterprise network inclusive of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, DNS appliances within both datacenter and campus architectures. Experience as a technical escalation resource for a front-line network support team. Experience with enterprise grade network solutions from vendors such as Cisco, F5, Infoblox, Palo Alto, Arista. Experience deploying and maintaining vendor management tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center, Palo Alto Panorama. Experience in utilizing and interpreting alerts and logs from telemetry tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Nagios, NewRelic. Builds and evangelizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts throughout the network domain, being a subject matter expert (SME) for IaC principles as they exist within the network domain. Partners with senior network engineers to develop (IaC) discipline within the network domain, focusing on identifying areas where IaC concepts can accelerate delivery, reliability, and security. Partners with senior network engineers in support of emerging IaC discipline to develop Github repositories, Ansible playbooks, and overall build and maintain a healthy CI/CD pipeline within compliance of Lincoln security policy. As IaC SME, will develop documentation and reference material, updating in accordance with Lincoln policy & standards guidelines, as well as technology changes dictate. Works with Lincoln’s managed service provider (MSP) to hand-off technologies and support documentation as applicable. Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions. Champions and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change manageme