DevOps/Automation Engineer

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This position focuses on developing and implementing automation solutions for enterprise network deployment and management, with an emphasis on SD-WAN infrastructure. The role involves designing scalable workflows, integrating APIs, and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to optimize network provisioning and operations. Candidates will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and automated network deployment at a remote location.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain automated workflows for deploying large-scale SD-WAN branch networks.
  • Develop, test, and maintain reusable Terraform modules and templates to manage network architecture and policies.
  • Write Python scripts and utilize vendor SDKs and REST APIs to automate interactions with SD-WAN controllers, orchestration tools, and IPAM systems.
  • Integrate network automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins for continuous deployment and validation.
  • Streamline onboarding processes for new branch hardware and virtual appliances through zero-touch provisioning (ZTP).
  • Collaborate with network architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams to translate traditional network designs into automated pipelines.
  • Build telemetry, monitoring, and logging scripts to validate post-deployment network health and detect operational issues automatically.
  • Troubleshoot automation workflows and network deployments, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions.
  • Maintain documentation of automation processes, tools, and operational procedures.
  • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to network automation and SD-WAN solutions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in network automation, DevOps, or enterprise network engineering.
  • Proven hands-on experience with deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Versa, Aruba EdgeConnect, or Fortinet.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for network automation, including libraries like requests, urllib3, netmiko, or vendor SDKs.
  • In-depth understanding of RESTful APIs, data formats such as JSON and YAML, and authentication methods including OAuth2 and API keys.
  • Experience with Terraform, including writing custom modules and managing infrastructure workflows.
  • Familiarity with Git-based version control systems and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise WAN architecture, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IPsec/VPN, NAT, and DNS/IPAM services.
  • Working knowledge of scripting languages like Bash and configuration management tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize network automation processes effectively.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to partner with diverse technical teams.
  • Availability to work remotely and manage tasks independently.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 - $90.00 hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113242
  • Posted 6 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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