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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** Core4ce LLC - **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Routing, Node.Js, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Git, Fastapi, Vue.js, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hashicorp, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Cisco, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59313368-network-automation-engineer ## About the Role 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., * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)