TS/SCI Network Automation Engineer - WAN & SD-WAN Expert

Insight Global; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer in Chantilly, VA to automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure for a federal project. The role requires onsite work 5 days a week and a TS/SCI clearance, with posting for additional screening after interview.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WANs, influence SD-WAN platforms, and develop automation using Python/Ansible while interfacing with REST APIs and data models.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and background check.
• Proficient with VLAN, LAN, WAN topology and architecture.
• Experience with SONiC and Cumulus NOS.
• Proficient in Python or Go.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking concepts.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale enterprise WANs (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
• Hands-on with SD-WAN platforms (Cisco Catalyst, Fortinet, Velocloud, Silver Peak).
• Develop automation scripts and config frameworks (Python, Ansible) using REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF, JSON/YAML/XML.

Responsibilities

• Automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure.
• Interact with networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) and control planes.
• Perform network and systems operations, deployments, scaling, and tech refresh.
• Produce technical documentation and engage with customers as needed.

Skills

TSSCI Clearance

Network topologies & architecture

SONiC & Cumulus NOS

Python or Go

Kubernetes networking

Large-scale WAN design & ops

SD-WAN platforms (Cisco/ Fortinet/Velo

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Automation Engineer in Chantilly, VA to automate deployment and support of critical network infrastructure for a federal project. The role requires onsite work 5 days a week and a TS/SCI clearance, with posting for additional screening after interview.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WANs, influence SD-WAN platforms, and develop automation using Python/Ansible while interfacing with REST APIs and data models.