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Network & IT Automation Engineer

H5 Data Centers
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Ashburn, VA, US

Salary

$90,000 - $145,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The H5 Data Center Network / IT Automation Engineer is tasked with designing and maintaining automated solutions to enhance network reliability and efficiency.
  • This position requires 3 to 7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration, with a strong focus on enterprise networking and automation skills.
  • Key responsibilities include deploying network infrastructure, troubleshooting performance issues, and implementing automation scripts using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be familiar with cloud services, containerization, and cybersecurity workflows, along with relevant certifications such as CCNP or CCIE.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience in the field.

H5 Data Center Network / IT Automation Engineer Job Description

 

Position Summary

The Network / IT Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the organization’s network and IT infrastructure. This role blends traditional networking expertise with modern automation and scripting skills to reduce manual effort, enhance uptime, and support growing operational needs.


Essential Job Functions

Network Engineering & Support 

  1. Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems. 
  2. Troubleshoot network performance issues and ensure high availability. 
  3. Implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. 
  4. Assist with LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and data center network architecture improvements environments.

Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

  1. Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations.
  2. Build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
  3. Automate device provisioning, configuration management, compliance checks, and patching.
  4. Improve repeatability and reduce configuration drift across environments. 
  5. Implement zero-trust principles, secure VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cloud security solutions.

Systems & IT Operations

  1. Automate routine IT tasks (e.g., server provisioning, backup validation, user account lifecycle).
  2. Support hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments.
  3. Implement monitoring and self‑healing workflows for critical systems.
  4. Collaborate with security teams to implement automated security controls. 
  5. Conduct technical site evaluations for prospective acquisitions, including detailed assessments of network infrastructure, security architecture, data center operations, and overall technology maturity.

 

 

Documentation & Process Customer Support & Leadership

  1. Create and maintain detailed documentation: runbooks, architecture diagrams, automation workflows, and SOPs.
  2. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across IT operations.
  3. Provide mentorship to IT and network teams on adoption of automation tools and best practices.

 

Qualifications


  1. 3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.
  2. Strong proficiency with enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Unifi, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).
  3. Hands‑on experience with automation/scripting:
    • Python, PowerShell, Bash.
  4. Familiarity with configuration management / IaC tools:
    • Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines.
  5. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
  6. Experience with monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Prometheus, PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.). 
  7. Experience with APIs and programmatic device interaction (REST, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI).
  8. Knowledge of DevOps practices and principles.
  9. Experience automating cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  10. Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  11. Network certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, PCNSA, etc.).
  12. Background in cybersecurity workflows and automated detection/response. Quired: CCNP or CCIE 
  13. Preferred: CISSP, CCSP, PMP (Project Management Professional), CISA or relevant audit /assessment certifications

 

Skills and Abilities

 

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to balance operational needs with strategic improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision.





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