Zachary Piper Solutions · 6 hours ago
Network Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to support a long-term Federal network modernization program. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network automation and Federal compliance frameworks, with responsibilities including designing scalable automation solutions and collaborating with network architects.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate configuration and compliance for routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices
Create reusable automation frameworks for multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, etc.)
Build modular automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Develop Python scripts and RESTful API integrations for custom automation and reporting workflows
Collaborate with network architects to translate manual operations into automated workflows
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code best practices for repeatable deployments and version-controlled configurations
Integrate 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 (C2C) standards into automation workflows
Automate compliance verification and reporting against Federal cybersecurity policies
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for team adoption of automation practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
3+ years of Cisco networking experience, with at least 3 years in a network automation role
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 CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of DoD networking standards, DISA STIGs, and RMF documentation requirements
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
Preferred
Certifications: Cisco DevNet Professional, CCNP Enterprise or Security, Red Hat Ansible Automation
Experience with Zero Trust and C2C-aligned automation
Familiarity with SDN technologies (Cisco DNA Center, ACI, NSX)
Experience with multi-domain integration: cloud networking (AWS, Azure), firewalls, NAC systems
Benefits
PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Sick Leave (as required by law)
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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