Automation-Driven Network & IT Engineer

H5 Data Centers, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

H5 Data Centers, LLC seeks a Network / IT Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions that enhance reliability, scale, and efficiency of the network and IT infrastructure.

The role blends traditional networking with modern automation, scripting, and IaC to reduce manual effort, improve uptime, and support growth across hybrid environments. Strong Cisco/Juniper/Unifi experience and automation tooling are required.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Unifi, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Hands-on experience with automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with configuration management / IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues and ensure high availability.
• Implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Support hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement automated controls.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

TC/IP & routing

VPN technologies

Monitoring platforms

APIs/REST/NETCONF

DevOps practices

Education

CCNP or CCIE

CISSP/CCSP/PMP/CISA (certs)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

H5 Data Centers, LLC seeks a Network / IT Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions that enhance reliability, scale, and efficiency of the network and IT infrastructure.

The role blends traditional networking with modern automation, scripting, and IaC to reduce manual effort, improve uptime, and support growth across hybrid environments. Strong Cisco/Juniper/Unifi experience and automation tooling are required.