{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"63323f3cd2f97ae7f2c8a699","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63323f3cd2f97ae7f2c8a699","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63323f3cd2f97ae7f2c8a699","title":"Network & IT Automation Engineer","description":"H5 Data Center Network / IT Automation Engineer Job Description\n\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\n\nEssential Job Functions\nNetwork Engineering & Support\nDesign, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.\nTroubleshoot network performance issues and ensure high availability.\nImplement network monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.\nAssist with LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and data center network architecture improvements environments.\nAutomation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)\nDevelop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations.\nBuild Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.\nAutomate device provisioning, configuration management, compliance checks, and patching.\nImprove repeatability and reduce configuration drift across environments.\nImplement zero-trust principles, secure VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cloud security solutions.\nSystems & IT Operations\nAutomate routine IT tasks (e.g., server provisioning, backup validation, user account lifecycle).\nSupport hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments.\nImplement monitoring and self‑healing workflows for critical systems.\nCollaborate with security teams to implement automated security controls.\nConduct technical site evaluations for prospective acquisitions, including detailed assessments of network infrastructure, security architecture, data center operations, and overall technology maturity.\n\nDocumentation & Process Customer Support & Leadership\nCreate and maintain detailed documentation: runbooks, architecture diagrams, automation workflows, and SOPs.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvement and automation across IT operations.\nProvide mentorship to IT and network teams on adoption of automation tools and best practices.\n\nQualifications\n\n3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.\nStrong proficiency with enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Unifi, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).\nHands‑on experience with automation/scripting:\nPython, PowerShell, Bash.\nFamiliarity with configuration management / IaC tools:\nAnsible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines.\nStrong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies.\nExperience with monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Prometheus, PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.).\nExperience with APIs and programmatic device interaction (REST, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI).\nKnowledge of DevOps practices and principles.\nExperience automating cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).\nFamiliarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).\nNetwork certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, PCNSA, etc.).\nBackground in cybersecurity workflows and automated detection/response. Quired: CCNP or CCIE\nPreferred: CISSP, CCSP, PMP (Project Management Professional), CISA or relevant audit /assessment certifications\n\nSkills and Abilities\n\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.\nComfortable working both independently and collaboratively.\nExcellent written and verbal communication.\nAbility to balance operational needs with strategic improvement initiatives.\nAbility to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision.","company":"H5 Data Centers","rawCompany":"h5 data centers","city":"Chantilly","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T14:21:52.568Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network & IT Automation Engineer","description":"H5 Data Center Network / IT Automation Engineer Job Description\n\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\n\nEssential Job Functions\nNetwork Engineering & Support\nDesign, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.\nTroubleshoot network performance issues and ensure high availability.\nImplement network monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.\nAssist with LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and data center network architecture improvements environments.\nAutomation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)\nDevelop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations.\nBuild Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.\nAutomate device provisioning, configuration management, compliance checks, and patching.\nImprove repeatability and reduce configuration drift across environments.\nImplement zero-trust principles, secure VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cloud security solutions.\nSystems & IT Operations\nAutomate routine IT tasks (e.g., server provisioning, backup validation, user account lifecycle).\nSupport hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments.\nImplement monitoring and self‑healing workflows for critical systems.\nCollaborate with security teams to implement automated security controls.\nConduct technical site evaluations for prospective acquisitions, including detailed assessments of network infrastructure, security architecture, data center operations, and overall technology maturity.\n\nDocumentation & Process Customer Support & Leadership\nCreate and maintain detailed documentation: runbooks, architecture diagrams, automation workflows, and SOPs.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvement and automation across IT operations.\nProvide mentorship to IT and network teams on adoption of automation tools and best practices.\n\nQualifications\n\n3–7 years of experience in network engineering or systems administration.\nStrong proficiency with enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Unifi, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).\nHands‑on experience with automation/scripting:\nPython, PowerShell, Bash.\nFamiliarity with configuration management / IaC tools:\nAnsible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines.\nStrong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies.\nExperience with monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Prometheus, PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.).\nExperience with APIs and programmatic device interaction (REST, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI).\nKnowledge of DevOps practices and principles.\nExperience automating cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).\nFamiliarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).\nNetwork certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, PCNSA, etc.).\nBackground in cybersecurity workflows and automated detection/response. 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