Network Automation Engineer​/onsite

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.

• 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/Git Lab/Git Hub for version control and pipelines
• Ability to work onsite in Wilmington 2–3 days per week

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops)
• 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 Dev Net Associate/Professional, CCNP, or equivalent

• 40% Python and Automation Development
• 30% Network Engineering (Cisco / Palo Alto)
• 20% Ansible / Terraform / Git Ops
• 10% Cloud Networking (Azure / AWS)

• 50% Building automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows
• 30% Network configuration, troubleshooting, and improvements
• 20% Team collaboration, planning, and documentation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future.