Automation Engineer

CyKor

. Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate configuration and compliance for network devices .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network automation through the design and development of Ansible playbooks, Python scripting, and integration with CI/CD platforms. Proficient in implementing infrastructure-as-code practices and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

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Ansible AutomationPython ScriptingNetwork AutomationIAT Level II or III CertificationCisco Networking

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Hard Skills

AnsibleYAMLJinja2GitTCP/IPBGPOSPFEIGRPCisco IOS-XEREST API

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitLab CIJenkinsGitHub ActionsNetBoxNornirTerraformPyATSGenieBatfish

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceIAT Level II or III Certification

Industry Keywords

DISA STIGDoD RMFCompliance EnforcementConfiguration ManagementNetwork Telemetry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityiOSJenkinsPythonTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate configuration and compliance for network devices
Create reusable automation frameworks for multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Palo Alto
Build modular automation pipelines integrated with GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Develop Python scripts and RESTful API integrations for custom automation and reporting workflows
Collaborate with network architects to translate manual network operations into automated workflows
Implement infrastructure-as-code practices for repeatable deployments and version-controlled configurations
Integrate network automation into change management, configuration management, and compliance enforcement systems
Support large-scale configuration rollouts, template-based provisioning, and software image management
Incorporate DISA STIG, DoD RMF, and Comply-to-Connect standards into automation workflows
Automate compliance verification and reporting against federal cybersecurity policies
Maintain pipeline integrity, traceability, and security for classified and controlled environments
Partner with network and security teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize workflows
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for team adoption of automation practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in Cisco networking, with at least 3 years in a network automation role
Active Secret clearance
IAT Level II or III Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, QoS, and ACLs
Proficiency with Ansible, YAML, Jinja2, and Git
Experience automating Cisco IOS-XE, NX-OS, ASA/FTD, and wireless controllers
Familiarity with Python scripting for REST API integration and data manipulation
Experience with configuration management and CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of DoD networking standards, DISA STIGs, and RMF documentation requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
Experience with NetBox, Nornir, or Terraform for networking is a plus
Familiarity with network telemetry and validation tools (pyATS, Genie, Batfish)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, contract employment
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Training, documentation, and code reviews for team adoption of automation practices