Network Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain infrastructure as code across physical and virtual networks. You will work with GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Itential, and NetBrain to automate network changes, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and enforce consistent configurations across environments.

You will implement monitoring, logging, and robust change-management practices while supporting SDLC and DevOps initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman Framework to structure architectural artifacts.
• Experience building and maintaining APIs for service integration and infrastructure changes via APIs.
• Deep Windows Server OS installation, configuration, and administration with PowerShell scripting.
• Configuring and managing subnets and VLANs; routing and firewall knowledge.
• Strong TCP/IP, VLANs, routing background; network engineering experience.
• Experience with switches/routers/firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network security practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Network as Code using GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Itential, NetBrain.
• Integrate IaC and network automation with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Automate configurations and deployments of network devices; manage change across environments.
• Implement monitoring and logging to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance.
• Handle end-to-end infrastructure engineering tasks including testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Network automation

Python

REST API

CI/CD

DevOps mindset

TCP/IP

Subnetting/VLANs

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Itential

NetBrain

Solarwinds Orion

vSphere Automation API

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building infrastructure platforms and network automation, managing, and maintaining infrastructure using code. This role requires a deep understanding of configuration management tools, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Ideally, the candidate would have extensive experience working with both physical and virtual infrastructure and Network, have deep knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, and operate with a DevOps mindset.Experience building and delivering solutions as products is highly desirable.

• Network Automation:Develop, implement, and maintain Network as Code using various tools like Gitlab, Terraform, Ansible, Itential, NetBrain or similar.
• CI/CD Integration:Integrate IaC and Network automation practices with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery and infrastructure updates.
• Configuration Management:Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations, manage and deploy network devices, Change Management, Ingestion and ensure consistency across environments.
• Monitoring and Logging:Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of the infrastructure/Network.
• Handle engineering, implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, usage monitoring, and development of systems infrastructure within infrastructure design.

Contract through 12/2027 - extensions possible4 days onsite in Findlay, Ohio, Denver, CO or San Antonio, TXPay Rate:TX: $57-$85OH: $57-$80CO: $60-$85

Skills and Requirements

• Proficiency in Architecture Frameworks:Knowledge of widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes.
• Network Automation - Python - REST API - YAML - XML - YANG - JSON - NETCONF - TCP/IP - VRF - SNMP - SSH - Cisco - DNAC - Solarwinds Orion - LAN - Webex - EIGRP - Networking - Normir/ansible/python - Nmap - Routing - SwitchingExperience in building, updating, and maintaining APIs for service integration. Understanding how forms interact with infrastructure to make changes via APIs.
• Experience working with vSphere Automation API.
• Experience with configuration management tools, Change management, Ingestion and practices.
• Experience in automating physical infrastructure changes and upgrades. Zero touch provisioningDeep knowledge of Windows Server OS installation, configuration, and administration. Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting. Experienced with DHCP, DNS, IIS, and file/print services. Understanding of Windows security practices, including patch management, firewall configuration, and user access control.
• Experienced in configuring and managing subnets and VLAN.
• Strong background in TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, and routing.
• Experience configuring and managing switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of VPNs, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Skilled in network traffic analysis, diagnosing connectivity issues, and performance optimization.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].