Remote SD-WAN Automation Engineer

GDH; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH seeks a Network Automation Engineer to design and implement automated workflows for enterprise-grade SD-WAN deployments. You will write Python scripts, leverage REST APIs and vendor SDKs, and build Terraform modules to manage network infrastructure across remote sites.

Collaborating with Networking, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Operations, you will integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and drive zero-touch provisioning for new branch devices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network automation, DevOps, or enterprise network engineering roles.
• Proven expertise managing enterprise SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Palo Alto Prisma, Fortinet, Versa).
• Strong proficiency in Python, including working with REST APIs, vendor SDKs, and network libraries such as requests, netmiko, or nornir.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API management, JSON/YAML data formats, and authentication mechanisms like OAuth2.
• Demonstrated experience with Terraform, including writing custom modules and managing infrastructure state for network environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows, especially GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Deep understanding of enterprise WAN architectures, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, NAT, and IPAM.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Ability to work in a remote environment with excellent communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Relevant industry certifications (preferred): Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated workflows for large-scale SD-WAN branch network deployments.
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and configuration templates to manage network infrastructure and enforce policies.
• Write Python scripts and utilize vendor SDKs and REST APIs to interact with SD-WAN controllers, orchestration platforms, and IPAM systems.
• Integrate network automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins for continuous configuration management.
• Streamline onboarding processes for new branch hardware and virtual appliances using zero-touch provisioning techniques.
• Collaborate with Network Architecture, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to translate network designs into automated code.
• Build telemetry, logging, and monitoring scripts to validate deployment success and flag operational anomalies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation workflows and network devices to ensure optimal branch network health.
• Test and validate automation solutions using network verification tools and pre-deployment testing methodologies.
• Document automation processes, scripts, and workflows for internal reference and team collaboration.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Terraform

CI/CD

Network Automation

Ansible

Bash

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Tools

Terraform

Netmiko

Nornir

Requests

Vendor SDKs

Job description

GDH seeks a Network Automation Engineer to design and implement automated workflows for enterprise-grade SD-WAN deployments. You will write Python scripts, leverage REST APIs and vendor SDKs, and build Terraform modules to manage network infrastructure across remote sites.

Collaborating with Networking, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Operations, you will integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and drive zero-touch provisioning for new branch devices.