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Network Automation Engineer

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Network Automation Engineer

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Google Cloud PlatformDockerPythonGitGitLabJenkinsAWSAnsibleGitHubLinuxKubernetesComplianceTerraformAzure

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Location:

Reston, VA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

23 September 2026

What they need


We are looking for a skilled Network Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals along with hands-on experience in Python, network automation frameworks, APIs, and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain network automation scripts and tools using Python.
  • Automate network provisioning, configuration, compliance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Work with network devices including Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Develop automation using Ansible, Ansible Tower/AWX, and similar orchestration tools.
  • Integrate network automation solutions with REST APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and SNMP.
  • Build reusable automation frameworks and libraries for network operations.
  • Automate configuration backups, software upgrades, health checks, and compliance validation.
  • Implement configuration management and infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Troubleshoot network and automation-related issues and provide root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with Network Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, Security, and SRE teams.
  • Maintain documentation for automation workflows, scripts, processes, and network standards.
  • Participate in CI/CD implementation for network automation.
  • Monitor automation jobs and improve reliability, scalability, and execution time.

Required Skills

  • 3–8 years of experience in network engineering/network automation or a related role.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, DevNet, or equivalent are preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, and network troubleshooting.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting.
  • Experience with Ansible and network automation.
  • Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, YAML, XML, and API integration.
  • Experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab and version control.
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix environments.
  • Experience working with Cisco/Arista/Juniper networking platforms.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, Paramiko, or similar Python libraries.
  • Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
  • Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with network telemetry, observability, and monitoring tools.
  • Experience with Cisco DNA Center, NSO, or Arista CloudVision.
  • Knowledge of YANG models and model-driven programmability.

Skills: automation,infrastructure,python,network automation,arista,devops,ansible,cisco

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