Network Automation Engineer: SD-WAN + DevOps Bridge

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer in Richmond, Virginia, to support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure. The role combines hands-on network engineering with automation practices. Candidates should have a strong CCNA/CCNP-level networking foundation and experience with Cisco SD-WAN. This position offers a pay rate between $50 to $60 per hour, emphasizing partnerships with DevOps teams to modernize networking processes through automation.

Qualifications

• Strong network engineering background with around 6+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN environments.
• Ability to support production enterprise networks with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure environment.
• Transition automation work by scripting and modernizing processes.
• Partner closely with DevOps teams.

Skills

Network engineering background

Support for Cisco SD-WAN

Basic scripting experience (Python, YAML, Ansible)

Production network support

6+ years of experience

Education

CCNA or CCNP certification

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer in Richmond, Virginia, to support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure. The role combines hands-on network engineering with automation practices. Candidates should have a strong CCNA/CCNP-level networking foundation and experience with Cisco SD-WAN. This position offers a pay rate between $50 to $60 per hour, emphasizing partnerships with DevOps teams to modernize networking processes through automation.