Automation Network Specialist

Bright Vision Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an Automation Network Specialist who blends Python development skills with deep networking expertise to automate configuration, change management, and observability across multi‑vendor enterprise networks.

The role focuses on production‑grade automation using network APIs, infrastructure‑as‑code, and CI/CD practices, requiring idiomatic Python, production experience, and strong collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
• Five or more years of network automation experience.
• Strong Python development skills including OOP, testing, and packaging.
• Deep networking fundamentals including routing, switching, and BGP.
• Hands‑on experience with Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, or Scrapli.
• Experience with modern network APIs (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI).
• Strong experience with Ansible and Jinja2 templating for network automation.
• Familiarity with NetBox, Nautobot, or other source‑of‑truth platforms.
• Strong Git‑based workflows and CI/CD experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Automate network configuration, change management, and observability across multi‑vendor enterprise networks.
• Build production‑grade automation using modern network APIs, IaC, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and operations to translate requirements into reliable solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, and mentorship of junior engineers.
• Maintain strong engineering discipline and clear communication in production deployments.

Skills

Python development

Network fundamentals

Netmiko/RESTCONF/NAPALM/Nornir/Scrapli

NETCONF/RESTCONF/gNMI

Ansible/Jinja2

NetBox/Nautobot

Git/CI-CD workflows

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Networking

Tools

Netmiko

NAPALM

Nornir

Scrapli

NETCONF/RESTCONF/gNMI

Ansible

Jinja2 templates

NetBox/Nautobot

Job description

Automation Network Specialist - Remote

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title:

Automation Network Specialist

Location:

100% Remote (United States)

Position Type:

Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range:

$100,000–$150,000 Annually

Experience:

6+ years

Sponsorship:

U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Automation Network Specialist who blends strong Python development skills with deep networking domain expertise to automate network configuration, change management, and observability across multi-vendor enterprise networks. The role focuses on building production‑grade automation using modern network APIs, infrastructure‑as‑code, and CI/CD practices that bring software engineering discipline to network operations. The ideal candidate writes idiomatic Python, has shipped network automation in production, and combines networking depth with practical software‑engineering rigor. In this role you will work closely with cross‑functional partners — product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders — to translate ambiguous requirements into well‑engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field
• Five or more years of network automation experience
• Strong Python development skills including OOP, testing, and packaging
• Deep networking fundamentals including routing, switching, and BGP
• Hands‑on experience with Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, or Scrapli
• Experience with modern network APIs (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI)
• Strong experience with Ansible and Jinja2 templating for network automation
• Familiarity with NetBox, Nautobot, or other source‑of‑truth platforms
• Strong Git‑based workflows and CI/CD experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco DevNet or vendor automation certifications
• Experience with multi‑vendor networks (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Familiarity with streaming telemetry and modern observability stacks
• Open‑source contributions to network automation projects
• Experience with cloud networking automation in addition to on‑premises

Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.