Network Automation Engineer

What we need…

We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer to help transform the way the network infrastructure is built, operated, and maintained at COCC. This is a technical, hands-on engineering role focused on applying software development, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to enterprise networking.

You'll help drive the evolution of our network platforms from traditional device-by-device administration toward modern, automated operations leveraging APIs, GitOps workflows (including CI/CD pipelines), and automation frameworks like Ansible and Terraform. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in enterprise networking and experience scripting and automating network changes using Python, Ansible, Git, and Infrastructure as Code practices.

What’s in it for you…

COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you’d expect from an award-winning employer, including:

• Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility
• Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC
• Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives
• Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight and CBTNuggets
• Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation
• On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• One-on-one career coaching
• DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
• Financial planning assistance with certified professionals
• Peer recognition programs

What you’ll do…

• Design, develop, and maintain automation and deployment solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, validation, and compliance.You will use GitOps (including CI/CD pipelines), Ansible, or Terraform based on the requirements.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures documentation to improve consistency and reduce manual effort across our team

• Design and support traditional enterprise networking solutions across datacenter, campus, cloud, and SD-WAN in an environment that has strict security and availability requirements.

• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, SD-WAN, and SDN issues and develop automated methods for detection, remediation, and validation

• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve network operations through automation

• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for Infrastructure as Code, automation, and modern network engineering practices

**Proficiency with two or more of the following networking technologies is required

• Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco NX-OS, or Arista EOS

• Cisco ACI

• Cisco Intersight or UCSM

• Broadcom VMware NSX

• Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN

• Ansible

• Terraform or OpenTofu

• Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

• Version control systems (GitLab, GitHub)

• Grafana, Splunk, or observability platforms

What you’ll bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preffered but will consider appropriate experience and/or certifications
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or network automation
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, routing, switching, and network security
• A proven track record developing automation solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and related tooling. We’d love to discuss details during your interview.
• Experience working with APIs and programmatic infrastructure management
• Experience using Git-based workflows and source control platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments in enterprise environments, including Infrastructure as Code principles
• Strong Linux CLI skills, including system navigation, troubleshooting, log analysis, text processing (grep, awk, sed, jq)
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. We’d love to hear how you test what your working on, whether it’s a lab at home, at work, or in the cloud.
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, DevNet, AWS, Azure, Red Hat, or equivalent experience are a plus

Salary range is $127,500-$172,500 per year