Network Automation Administrator - USCIS - Remote

ITC Federal, Inc; Fair Oaks (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding compensation and benefits plan

Challenging and rewarding professional work environment

Job summary

ITC Federal, Inc is looking for a Network Automation Administrator to join their team. This fully remote role focuses on automating network solutions, requiring deep expertise in automation, scripting, and cloud networking. Candidates should have a strong background in network administration, preferably with extensive experience in tools like Ansible and Terraform.

The position demands collaboration with stakeholders to ensure secure and scalable network environments. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a significant impact in the federal sector.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in network administration, automation, or related roles.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to design automation solutions that balance performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and similar tools.
• Integrate network automation with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment and updates.
• Implement software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) solutions.

Skills

Network automation and orchestration

Scripting with Python

Scripting with Bash

SDN and NFV

Automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Network Automation Administrator - USCIS - Remote

Job Title: Network Automation Administrator
Agency Supported: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - USCIS OIT Architecture Engineering Support (AES2)
Location: Fully Remote
Position Type: Full‑time
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability security clearance, which typically requires 2-4 weeks for processing and must be completed prior to the start date.

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

The project supports USCIS's Office of Information Technology by delivering enterprise IT architecture, engineering, and solution development services. The team partners across OIT to design, implement, and optimize leading‑edge technologies – including cloud, network, Zero Trust architecture, automation, and AI/ML – using agile and DevOps practices. The work enables USCIS to modernize IT systems, enhance mission delivery, and support major enterprise initiatives such as digitization, cloud migration, and software‑defined networking.

The Network Automation Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated network solutions. This role requires deep expertise in network automation, scripting, SDN/NFV, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to optimize workflows and automate network provisioning using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and other automation frameworks. The administrator will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and high‑performance network environments across multi‑cloud and on‑premises systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and similar tools.
• Integrate network automation with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment and updates.
• Implement software‑defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) solutions to support scalable and flexible network architectures.
• Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to ensure automation solutions are compatible with multi‑cloud networking environments.
• Optimize network workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance operational performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation processes and network provisioning pipelines.
• Document automation workflows, standards, and best practices for ongoing enterprise use.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5‑7+ years of experience in network administration, automation, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred; Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in:
  • Network automation and orchestration
  • Scripting with Python and Bash
  • SDN, NFV, and cloud‑native networking
  • Automation frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines for network automation
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to design automation solutions that balance performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Must be eligible to obtain DHS Suitability clearance.

Desired:

• Experience with DevOps methodologies in multi‑cloud environments.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is fully remote. Candidates must have a dedicated workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Any telework, remote work, or hybrid work arrangement associated with this position is subject to change at any time based on customer requirements, contract requirements, operational needs, government direction, or ITC Federal policy. Such changes may result in modifications to work location expectations, onsite reporting requirements, or telework eligibility.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.