Network Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mid-Level Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role you will design build and maintain robust infrastructure and network automation solutions.

The ideal candidate

will have a strong foundation in networking extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform and advanced scripting capabilities. You will play a critical role in scaling our operations integrating disparate systems via REST APIs and acting as a technical bridge between infrastructure and development teams.

Responsibilities

Automation & IaC Design develop and maintain advanced automation workflows playbooks and modules using Ansible and Terraform to provision configure and manage infrastructure and networking devices. Scripting & Integration Write clean scalable scripts (primarily in Python) utilizing libraries like Paramiko for SSH-based network/server automation and interact seamlessly with RESTful APIs for third-party integrations. Network Automation Apply a deep understanding of networking concepts (routing switching firewalls load balancing) to automate network provisioning state validation and configuration management. System Architecture Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to architect automated self-healing and scalable infrastructure solutions. Tool Development Build and maintain custom tooling utilizing both frontend and backend development skills to create self-service automation portals for internal teams. Troubleshooting & Optimization Proactively identify performance bottlenecks troubleshoot complex automation failures and ensure the reliability of CI/CD pipelines. Mentorship & Best Practices Champion code quality perform code reviews maintain comprehensive documentation and help guide junior engineers in automation best practices. This position is designed to be flexible with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications

Experience 3–5 years of proven experience in IT automation DevOps Network Engineering or a related field. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance with Tier 5 investigation Configuration & IaC Hands-on production-level experience with Ansible (playbooks roles inventory management) and Terraform (state management modules providers). Networking Solid understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPNs BGP/OSPF) and experience automating network hardware or virtual appliances. Scripting & API Strong proficiency in Python including practical experience with Paramiko (or Netmiko) and consuming/building REST APIs. OS Administration Strong background in Linux/Unix systems administration. Version Control Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g. branching merging pull requests). Problem Solving Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex multi-tier system issues independently. Preferred

Skills

Full-Stack Development Experience with backend development (e.g. Flask FastAPI Django Node.js) and frontend development (e.g. React Vue.js or HTML/CSS/JS) to build custom internal automation dashboards. Certifications Relevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or Cisco DevNet. Cloud Platforms Experience provisioning resources in AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform. Containers & CI/CD Familiarity with Docker Kubernetes and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions). Degree Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Network Engineering or equivalent practical experience. Why Work for Us? Core4ce is a team of innovators self-starters and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce Unlimited access to training and certifications with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses Paid parental leave PTO that grows with tenure and generous holiday schedules Got a big idea? At Core4ce The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing. Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin disability veteran status age genetic information or other legally protected status