Network Automation Engineer

Core4ce; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited access to training andcerts

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave and generous PTO

Holiday schedule

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust automation solutions for infrastructure and networking. You will work with Ansible, Terraform, and Python, integrating REST APIs and collaborating with development teams to scale operations.

The role emphasizes automation, self-healing infrastructure, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines, with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT automation, DevOps, or network engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance with Tier 5 investigation.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform for production infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, BGP/OSPF and automating network devices.
• Proficient in Python with Paramiko or Netmiko and REST API consumption.
• Linux/Unix system administration background.
• Git proficiency and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows and IaC to provision infrastructure and networking devices.
• Write scalable Python scripts using Paramiko/Netmiko and integrate with REST APIs.
• Automate provisioning, state validation, and configuration management for networks.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to architect automated, self-healing infrastructure.
• Build and maintain internal tooling and self-service automation portals.
• Troubleshoot complex automation failures and improve CI/CD reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote code quality and best practices.

Skills

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Paramiko/Netmiko

REST APIs

Linux/Unix

Git

Networking concepts

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Flask

FastAPI

Django

Node.js

React

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mid-Level Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust infrastructure and network automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking, extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform, and advanced scripting capabilities. You will play a critical role in scaling our operations, integrating disparate systems via REST APIs, and acting as a technical bridge between infrastructure and development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Automation & IaC: Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation workflows, playbooks, and modules using Ansible and Terraform to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure and networking devices.
• Scripting & Integration: Write clean, scalable scripts (primarily in Python) utilizing libraries like Paramiko for SSH-based network/server automation and interact seamlessly with RESTful APIs for third-party integrations.
• Network Automation: Apply a deep understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing) to automate network provisioning, state validation, and configuration management.
• System Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to architect automated, self-healing, and scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Tool Development: Build and maintain custom tooling, utilizing both frontend and backend development skills, to create self-service automation portals for internal teams.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex automation failures, and ensure the reliability of CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentorship & Best Practices: Champion code quality, perform code reviews, maintain comprehensive documentation, and help guide junior engineers in automation best practices.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience in IT automation, DevOps, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance with Tier 5 investigation
• Configuration & IaC: Hands-on, production-level experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventory management) and Terraform (state management, modules, providers).
• Networking: Solid understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, BGP/OSPF) and experience automating network hardware or virtual appliances.
• Scripting & API: Strong proficiency in Python, including practical experience with Paramiko (or Netmiko) and consuming/building REST APIs.
• OS Administration: Strong background in Linux/Unix systems administration.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., branching, merging, pull requests).
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-tier system issues independently.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Full-Stack Development: Experience with backend development (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django, Node.js) and frontend development (e.g., React, Vue.js, or HTML/CSS/JS) to build custom internal automation dashboards.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, or Cisco DevNet.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience provisioning resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Containers & CI/CD: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce,The Forgegives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status