Control File Engineer

CF Engineer (Configuration / Control File Engineer).

Location : Candidates must be located in either Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA and willing to work onsite.

6+ Months contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deliver configuration files (CFs) for transport and IP network elements supporting core and edge networks.
• Support implementation of network builds, migrations, and augmentations by preparing configuration data for routers, switches, DWDM systems, and related platforms.
• Coordinate closely with transport planners, design engineers, and implementation teams to ensure accurate configuration alignment.
• Review and interpret network design documents, provisioning data, and circuit layouts to produce executable configuration scripts.
• Ensure configuration integrity, compliance, and documentation across all network changes
• Must have hands-on experience with CFEngine.
• Manage configuration management policies and infrastructure using CFEngine, supporting both legacy CFEngine 2 environments and modern CFEngine 3 implementations.
• 3–5+ years of experience in transport, IP, or optical network engineering.
• Proficiency with Cisco, Juniper, or Ciena network devices and configuration syntax.
• Strong understanding of Layer 1–3 technologies .