Network Automation Engineer

Berkley Technology Services; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services in Urbandale, IA seeks a Network Automation Engineer to modernize and automate our global network infrastructure through scalable automation frameworks. You will collaborate with network architecture, security, and cloud teams, using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs to automate provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across on‑prem, SD-WAN, and cloud environments.

Expect on‑call rotations and a strong culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in network automation and scripting.
• Strong networking fundamentals: routing, switching, firewall, VPN, NAC, WAN.
• Proficiency in Python and Ansible; Terraform and REST APIs knowledge.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD for infra or network changes.
• Cloud networking in AWS/Azure/GCP with hybrid connectivity.
• NetDevOps principles and event-driven automation experience.
• Experience with Cisco/DNS Center, Palo Alto, Zscaler, NetScaler or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable network automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
• Automate end-to-end network lifecycle tasks across on-prem, SD-WAN, and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and cloud teams to implement IaC and NetDevOps.
• Engineer automation workflows across platforms like Cisco ISE, DNA Center, Prisma SD-WAN, and Zscaler.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, validation, and deployment of network changes.
• Create reusable templates and playbooks to standardize deployments and reduce manual work.
• Improve observability with automated data collection, telemetry, and reporting.
• Support secure, scalable network designs aligned with Zero Trust and cloud-first strategies.
• Establish automation standards, documentation, and governance.
• Incorporate AI-assisted development to improve workflows and reduce overhead.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production networks and automation.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Terraform

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Cloud networking

NetDevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cisco DevNet

CCNP/CCIE

PCNSE

CISSP

AWS/Azure Networking

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Technology Services: Right Team, Right Technology, Simple and Secure.

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible. Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BTS acts as consultants to our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand, but proactively plan for the "What's Next" in our industry and beyond. With a culture centered on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, BTS stands as a community of technology leaders with eyes toward the future — leaders who truly care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine. BTS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Network Automation Engineer will help modernize and automate Berkley Technology Services’ global network infrastructure by building scalable, secure, and repeatable automation frameworks. This role partners closely with network architecture, security, and cloud engineering teams to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and accelerate the transition to a software-defined, cloud-first network environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable network automation frameworks leveraging Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Automate end-to-end network lifecycle operations, including provisioning, configuration management, and policy enforcement across on-premises, SD-WAN, and cloud environments.
• Partner with network and security architecture teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and advance NetDevOps practices across the organization.
• Engineer and integrate automation workflows across key platforms such as Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, and Zscaler.
• Build and operationalize CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, validation, and deployment of network configurations and changes.
• Develop and maintain reusable, source-controlled templates and playbooks to standardize deployments and reduce manual intervention.
• Enhance network observability and telemetry by automating data collection, analytics, and reporting to support proactive operations and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures aligned with Zero Trust and cloud-first strategies.
• Establish and enforce automation standards, documentation, and best practices to ensure maintainability, governance, and auditability.
• Incorporate AI-assisted development and intelligent automation to improve workflows, accelerate development, and reduce operational overhead.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, supporting production network operations and automation platforms as required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 or more years of experience in enterprise network engineering, supporting global or multi-site environments.
• 2 or more years of hands-on experience in network automation and scripting, with a focus on operational use cases.
• Strong foundational networking expertise, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, NAC, and WAN technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and Ansible, with working knowledge of Terraform and RESTful APIs for network automation.
• Experience with version control and modern development practices, including Git and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure or network changes.
• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including hybrid connectivity patterns.
• Working knowledge of NetDevOps principles, event-driven automation, and/or network testing frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco routing and switching, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Palo Alto, Zscaler, NetScaler, or similar.
• Exposure to containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes and their networking implications is a plus.
• Broad thinking, creative thinking, and development-oriented mindset.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Certifications preferred include Cisco DevNet, CCNP or CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP, and AWS or Azure Networking.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Additional Requirements

• Base Salary Range: $89,000-$165,000
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

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