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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps / Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** SDH Systems LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OAuth, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, YAML, Data Logging, Scripting, Software Verification, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Software Version Control, Api Management, Cisco, Jenkins - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f84c8530-3c15-4bfa-a93f-b5bfd4e493b8 ## About the Role * Experience: 3+ years of experience in network automation, DevOps, or enterprise network engineering roles. * SD-WAN Expertise: Hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Versa, Aruba EdgeConnect, or Fortinet). * Python Mastery: Strong proficiency in Python for network automation, including working with libraries like requests, urllib3, netmiko, nornir, or vendor-specific SDKs. * API Management: Solid understanding of consuming RESTful APIs, working with JSON/YAML data structures, handling authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, API keys, tokens), and parsing response payloads. * Terraform: Demonstrated experience using Terraform (and relevant network providers) to manage infrastructure state, write custom modules, and execute automated plans. * CI/CD & Version Control: Proficiency with Git workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins). * Networking Fundamentals: Deep understanding of enterprise WAN architecture, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IPsec/VPN tunnels, NAT, and DNS/IPAM services. Tech Stack * Languages: Python, Bash, HCL (Terraform) * Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Nornir, REST APIs, JSON/YAML * SD-WAN Platforms: [Vendor Name, e.g., Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Palo Alto Prisma, Fortinet, Versa] * Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub / GitLab, GitHub Actions / Jenkins * Data & IPAM: NetBox, Infoblox, or custom IPAM tools Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Network Verification tools (e.g., pyATS, Batfish) for pre-deployment testing. * Familiarity with cloud networking fundamentals (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, Transit Gateways). * Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Terraform Associate. ## Description We are seeking a DevOps / Automation Engineer specializing in network automation to drive the programmatic deployment and management of our enterprise SD-WAN branch network. In this role, you will bridge the gap between network engineering and software automation-building automated pipelines, custom Python tooling, REST API integrations, and Terraform workflows to execute zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) across hundreds of remote sites. Key Responsibilities * Automate Branch Deployments: Design, build, and maintain automated workflows for staging, provisioning, and deploying large-scale enterprise SD-WAN branch networks. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, test, and maintain reusable Terraform modules and configuration templates for network architecture and policy enforcement. * API & SDK Integration: Write robust Python scripts and utilize vendor SDKs and REST APIs (e.g., Palo Alto Networks) to interact with SD-WAN controllers, orchestration platforms, and IPAM systems. * CI/CD Pipeline Development: Integrate network automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) for continuous configuration management, validation, and automated testing. * Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Streamline the onboarding process for new branch hardware and virtual appliances to minimize manual configuration errors and speed up deployment times. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Network Architecture, DevOps/Automation, and Cybersecurity and Operations teams to translate traditional network designs into scalable, automated code pipelines. * Troubleshooting & Telemetry: Build telemetry, logging, and monitoring scripts to validate post-deployment branch health and automatically flag operational anomalies. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)