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# Network Automation Engineer - Federal Customer

- **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Ansible, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27948933/Network-Automation-Engineer-Federal-Customer-Virginia-Remote-1312

## About the Role

* Experience in network engineering or network operations

 * Strong understanding of routing, switching, and enterprise network fundamentals

 * Experience troubleshooting incidents in operational environments

 * Familiarity with change control, monitoring, and documentation practices

 * Ability to work hands-on in a secure environment

 * Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program

Preferred qualifications

 * Experience with Python, Ansible, or network automation tooling

 * Cisco or comparable networking certifications

 * Experience with firewalls, load balancers, or network security concepts

 * Experience with maintenance windows, after-hours support, or incident response rotations

 * Experience supporting government or classified networks

## Description

The Network Automation professional supports Dell Mission Operations by maintaining reliable, secure network services while improving operational speed and consistency through automation. This role is responsible for Tier II troubleshooting, network engineering support, change execution, monitoring, and automation of recurring workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong network fundamentals, disciplined operational practices, and the ability to improve network performance in a high-trust mission environment., * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents and performance issues

 * Support routing, switching, and network infrastructure operations

 * Execute approved changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities

 * Develop or maintain automation workflows that improve repeatability and speed

 * Analyze alerts, logs, and trends to identify recurring problems and corrective actions

 * Produce technical documentation, diagrams, operational procedures, and status updates

 * Coordinate with engineering, security, and field teams on implementation and incident response


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