[Remote] Network Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Core4ce is a team of innovators focused on strengthening national security and advancing warfighting outcomes. They are seeking a Mid-Level Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain infrastructure and network automation solutions, playing a critical role in scaling operations and integrating systems.ResponsibilitiesAutomation & IaC: Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation workflows, playbooks, and modules using Ansible and Terraform to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure and networking devicesScripting & Integration: Write clean, scalable scripts (primarily in Python) utilizing libraries like Paramiko for SSH-based network/server automation and interact seamlessly with RESTful APIs for third-party integrationsNetwork Automation: Apply a deep understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing) to automate network provisioning, state validation, and configuration managementSystem Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to architect automated, self-healing, and scalable infrastructure solutionsTool Development: Build and maintain custom tooling, utilizing both frontend and backend development skills, to create self-service automation portals for internal teamsTroubleshooting & Optimization: Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex automation failures, and ensure the reliability of CI/CD pipelinesMentorship & Best Practices: Champion code quality, perform code reviews, maintain comprehensive documentation, and help guide junior engineers in automation best practicesThis position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growthSkills3–5 years of proven experience in IT automation, DevOps, Network Engineering, or a related fieldSecret Clearance with Tier 5 investigationHands-on, production-level experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventory management) and Terraform (state management, modules, providers)Solid understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, BGP/OSPF) and experience automating network hardware or virtual appliancesStrong proficiency in Python, including practical experience with Paramiko (or Netmiko) and consuming/building REST APIsStrong background in Linux/Unix systems administrationProficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., branching, merging, pull requests)Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-tier system issues independentlyExperience with backend development (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django, Node.js) and frontend development (e.g., React, Vue.js, or HTML/CSS/JS) to build custom internal automation dashboardsRelevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, or Cisco DevNetExperience provisioning resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformFamiliarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceBenefits401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vestingComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ceUnlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional developmentTuition assistance for job-related degrees and coursesPaid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedulesThe Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backingCompany OverviewCore4ce is a mission-oriented company that serves as a trusted partner to the national security community. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.core4ce.com/.