Network Automation Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Sick time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to join a contract role in Jersey City, NJ. The role focuses on designing and productionizing AI-powered network automation solutions using Python, REST APIs, machine learning, and observability platforms across enterprise networks.

The candidate will contribute to event correlation, self-healing remediation, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted troubleshooting, with strong Python development, Django backend experience, REST APIs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Network Engineering, Network Operations, Network Automation, Telemetry, Monitoring, Data Engineering, or Applied Analytics.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML-enabled automation solutions into production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize AI-powered network automation solutions using Python, REST APIs, machine learning, and observability platforms.
• Enable intelligent event correlation, self-healing remediation, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted troubleshooting across enterprise networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation with monitoring, telemetry, and alerting systems.

Skills

Python

Backend automation

Django

REST APIs

Redis

Networking concepts

Observability

Event-driven automation

ML concepts

ML libraries

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Django

REST frameworks

Redis

Job description

Network Automation Engineer

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for this role.

Position type: Contract

Duration: 18 Months

Location: Jersey City New Jersey (3 Days Onsite)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and productionize AI-powered network automation solutions using Python, REST APIs, machine learning, and observability platforms to enable intelligent event correlation, self‑healing remediation, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted troubleshooting across enterprise networks.

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong experience with Python development and backend automation engineering.
• Hands‑on experience building backend services using Django or similar frameworks.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with Redis or equivalent in-memory databases for caching and state management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and SD-WAN.
• Experience integrating automation with monitoring, telemetry, alerting, and observability platforms.
• Experience designing event‑driven automation and intelligent troubleshooting workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning concepts including anomaly detection, classification, clustering, forecasting, and time‑series analysis.
• Experience with Python ML libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit‑learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Experience building AI/ML-enabled solutions in production environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with MLflow or equivalent model lifecycle management platforms.
• Experience with vector databases and enterprise search platforms.
• Experience implementing self‑healing automation and automated remediation solutions.
• Experience with event correlation, decision‑engine workflows, and rule‑based automation.
• Familiarity with observability data including metrics, logs, events, traces, and topology datasets.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Network Engineering, Network Operations, Network Automation, Telemetry, Monitoring, Data Engineering, or Applied Analytics.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML-enabled automation solutions into production environments.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

Referral Program

This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $70/hr - $72/hr on W2.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.