Senior Network Automation Engineer — Remote

ITC Federal, Inc; Fair Oaks (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Federal is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated Cisco IOS-based network solutions. This fully remote role requires deep hands-on Cisco networking expertise and a strong automation coding background across Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.

The engineer will optimize workflows, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to support multi-cloud and on-prem environments while ensuring secure, scalable, and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in network administration, automation, or related roles.
• Hands-on Cisco networking experience, with strong Cisco IOS knowledge.
• Strong automation coding background; proficient in Python and Bash.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Eligible to obtain DHS Suitability clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated network solutions.
• Automate configuration, provisioning, and change management for Cisco IOS devices.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Integrate network automation with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployments.
• Implement SDN/NFV and cloud-native networking for scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams for multi-cloud environments.
• Optimize workflows to reduce errors and improve performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation and provisioning pipelines.
• Document workflows, standards, and best practices for enterprise use.

Skills

Network automation

Cisco IOS

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Job description

ITC Federal is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated Cisco IOS-based network solutions. This fully remote role requires deep hands-on Cisco networking expertise and a strong automation coding background across Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.

The engineer will optimize workflows, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to support multi-cloud and on-prem environments while ensuring secure, scalable, and