A leading technology-driven organization in northern Delaware is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to support and modernize their enterprise infrastructure. Based out of Wilmington, this hybrid position combines hands-on networking with automation, scripting, and cloud integration. The environment includes Cisco, Palo Alto, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and Azure networking. This full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to push toward automated, scalable, repeatable infrastructure.
Required Skills & Experience
3-7+ years of networking experience in an enterprise environment
Strong scripting experience with Python
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform
Strong understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, VXLAN)
Experience automating Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper platforms
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON/YAML, and automation workflows
Experience with Git/GitLab/GitHub for version control and pipelines
Ability to work onsite in Wilmington 2-3 days per week
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Exposure to Azure or AWS networking
Experience with automated testing frameworks for network configs
Understanding of container networking (Docker/Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code best practices
Certifications such as DevNet Associate/Professional, CCNP, or equivalent
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Python and Automation Development
30% Network Engineering (Cisco / Palo Alto)
20% Ansible / Terraform / GitOps
10% Cloud Networking (Azure / AWS)
Daily Responsibilities
50% Building automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows
30% Network configuration, troubleshooting, and improvements
20% Team collaboration, planning, and documentation
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Growth
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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- Dice Id: 10105282
- Position Id: 799959
- Posted 30+ days ago
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