Remote Network Automation Engineer

Creative Global Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

USCIS is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to advance its network infrastructure through automated solutions and robust monitoring. You will design, implement, and maintain automation stacks using Python and Ansible, ensuring secure, scalable operations across cloud and on-prem devices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security, DevOps, and network teams to embed automation into daily workflows while documenting processes for future maintenance and ensuring compliance with USCIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in network engineering and at least 1 year in network automation.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and related protocols; experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS.
• Scripting in Python and familiarity with Bash/PowerShell; exposure to Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with CMDBs, Git, and IT monitoring tools; familiarity with ITSM frameworks.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and related tools.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code to provision and manage network devices and services.
• Build and maintain an automation framework with testing, validation, and deployment processes.
• Implement automated network monitoring dashboards and perform proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Networking, Security, and DevOps teams to integrate automation into workflows.
• Document scripts, configurations, and automation processes for ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure security best practices and USCIS cybersecurity standards in all automation work.
• Stay current with trends in network automation and continuously improve solutions.

Skills

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

Bash/PowerShell

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Git

Job description

USCIS is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to advance its network infrastructure through automated solutions and robust monitoring. You will design, implement, and maintain automation stacks using Python and Ansible, ensuring secure, scalable operations across cloud and on-prem devices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security, DevOps, and network teams to embed automation into daily workflows while documenting processes for future maintenance and ensuring compliance with USCIS