Network & IT Automation Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Dedicated Engagement Manager

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Network & IT Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions for our client in Chantilly, VA. This onsite role blends networking expertise with scripting to improve reliability and efficiency of the IT infrastructure.

You will reduce manual tasks, implement configuration management, and contribute to monitoring posture while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enable scalable, resilient networks.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.
• Hands‑on automation/scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with configuration management / IaC tools like Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline network and IT ops.
• Combine traditional networking with scripting and automation for scalable infrastructure.
• Reduce manual effort and increase system uptime to meet growing demands.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to implement IaC and improve monitoring of networks and systems.

Skills

Networking

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Git

CI/CD

TCP/IP

OSPF

BGP

VLANs

Firewalls

VPN

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Unifi

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

IDR is seeking a Network & IT Automation Engineer to join one of our top clients for an onsite opportunity in Chantilly, VA.This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the organization’s network and IT infrastructure in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Position Overview for the Network & IT Automation Engineer:

• Responsible for developing and managing automation solutions that streamline network and IT operations.
• Combines traditional networking expertise with scripting and automation to support scalable infrastructure.
• Plays a key role in reducing manual effort and increasing system uptime to meet growing operational demands.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to implement configuration management and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Maintains and optimizes monitoring platforms to ensure proactive network management.

Requirements for the Network & IT Automation Engineer:

• 3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Unifi, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with automation/scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Familiarity with configuration management / IaC tools: Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.