Role & seniority: Network Automation Engineer; focused on automation engineering within Network Security; suitable for candidates with coding automation interest and solid networking fundamentals.

Stack/tools: Python; YAML/JSON; APIs; REST; Git; experience with Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, Nornir (nice-to-have); IaC exposure; familiarity with routing, switching, firewalls, and security platforms.

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop network automation solutions and structured configuration templates (Python, YAML/JSON).
Automate security configuration deployments, validation workflows, and CLI-to-automation migrations.
Interface with network engineering and security teams; support lab/production troubleshooting; contribute to IaC initiatives; document architectures and procedures.

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT or related field.
Strong Python scripting; YAML/JSON proficiency.
Experience with APIs/automation frameworks, REST workflows, and Git.
CCNA-level networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing/switching, VLANs/segmentation, basic firewall concepts, DNS/DHCP) and ability to troubleshoot Layer 2/3 issues.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, Nornir, or similar tools.
Automating network security platforms (firewalls, segmentation tools, NAC); telecom/service provider exposure.
Understanding of MPLS/BGP (awareness level), CI/CD for infrastructure automation, virtualization/con

Full Description

About The Role

As a Network Automation Engineer, you will focus on building and maintaining automation frameworks that support the Network Security organization. This role prioritizes automation engineering while leveraging strong networking fundamentals.

The interesting aspect of this role is that it is not a traditional network build-and-operate role. This position is ideal for someone who

Enjoys coding and automation
Understands networking fundamentals (CCNA-level)
Wants to reduce manual configuration and improve operational scalability

Responsibilities

Develop network automation solutions using Python
Build and maintain structured configuration templates using YAML and JSON
Automate network security configuration deployments and validation workflows
Convert manual CLI-based processes into scalable, repeatable automation pipelines
Integrate automation with routers, switches, firewalls, and related security platforms
Develop scripts to support configuration compliance and audit checks
Interface with network engineering and security teams to identify automation opportunities
Support lab and production environments by troubleshooting both automation workflows and underlying network issues
Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives
Document automation architecture, workflows, and operational procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting
Working experience with YAML and JSON
Experience interacting with devices via APIs and/or automation frameworks
Understanding of REST APIs and automation workflows
Experience with version control systems (Git)

CCNA-level knowledge of

TCP/IP
Routing and switching fundamentals
VLANs and segmentation
Basic firewall concepts
DNS/DHCP
Ability to troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues

Nice To-Haves

Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, Nornir, or similar tools
Experience automating network security platforms (firewalls, segmentation tools, NAC)
Exposure to telecom or service provider environments
Understanding of MPLS/BGP (awareness level, not design ownership)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation

Networking Automation Engineer