TSSCI Network Automation Engineer

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

Job Description

A client in the Chantilly, VA area is seeking a Network Automation Engineer professional in support of a federal project.

Candidates will be onsite 5x a week in Chantilly, VA. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance - candidates will be submitted for additional security screening after a successful interview and must pass a customer BG check.

Candidates will be be focused on automating the deployment and support of critical network infrastructure. This includes interacting directly with networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) and enterprise software-defined control planes. Candidates will perform high-quality network and systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best practices applications, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation

Skills and Requirements

• TSSCI Clearance
• Proficient in network topologies and architecture (VLAN, LAN, WAN)
• Experience with SONiC and Cumulus Network Operating System (NOS)
• Proficient in either Python or Go programming language
• Experience with key Kubernetes networking concepts
• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise WAN architectures using core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, and overlay networks across geographically distributed sites
• Proven hands-on track record configuring and managing enterprise-grade Software-Defined WAN platforms (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN/Viptela, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, VMware Velocloud, or Silver Peak), including centralized policy enforcement, zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), and dynamic path selection.
• Proficiency in developing production automation scripts and configuration frameworks using Python and Ansible, with practical experience consuming network REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and data serialization formats (JSON, YAML, XML)
• Strong background implementing secure transport connectivity across WAN boundaries, including IPsec site-to-site tunnels, MACsec, Next-Gen Firewall policies, and QoS traffic shaping for latency-sensitive application traffic.
• Experience using Terraform to declare network state alongside version-controlled GitOps workflows
• Practical experience with model-driven telemetry (gRPC, gNMI), YANG data modeling, and streaming observability pipelines
• Experience integrating enterprise SD-WAN topologies with major public clouds and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional / CCNP Enterprise (with Network Automation focus), CCIE, or equivalent automation-centric certifications.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].