Network Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure in Richmond, VA. The role starts with hands-on network engineering focusing on Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN and expands into automation work with DevOps to modernize manual network processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong networking foundation with CCNA/CCNP level knowledge and a curiosity for automation, enabling a bridge between traditional networking and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of network engineering experience in large scale environments.
• Hands-on with Cisco SD‑WAN environments.
• Familiar with scripting/automation using Python, YAML, and Ansible.
• CCNA or CCNP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and operate the Cisco SD‑WAN and enterprise networks.
• Transition to automation by scripting and collaborating with DevOps teams.
• Document processes and monitor systems to minimize downtime.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco SD-WAN

Automation mindset

Python scripting

YAML

Ansible

CCNA/CCNP

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Python

YAML

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure environment. This role begins with a strong emphasis on hands-on network engineering, supporting Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN. The engineer will transition into automation work, partnering closely with the DevOps teams to modernize manual network processes through scripting and automation. The ideal candidate brings a solid CCNA/CCNP-level networking foundation, curiosity for automation, and the ability to bridge traditional network engineering with emerging DevOps practices.

This position can pay 50-60/hr based on experience.

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Skills and Requirements

• Strong network engineering background around 6+ years
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco SD‑WAN environments
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center for monitoring, onboarding, or assurance
• Ability to support production enterprise networks with minimal downtime
• Experience turning up and supporting networks for field, industrial, or construction environments
• Exposure to network automation concepts including basic scripting experience utilizing Python, YAML, Ansible. - Active CCNA or CCNP