We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer to help transform the way the network infrastructure is built, operated, and maintained at COCC. This is a technical, hands-on engineering role focused on applying software development, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to enterprise networking. You'll help drive the evolution of our network platforms from traditional device-by-device administration toward modern, automated operations leveraging APIs, GitOps workflows (including CI/CD pipelines), and automation frameworks like Ansible and Terraform. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in enterprise networking and experience scripting and automating network changes using Python, Ansible, Git, and Infrastructure as Code practices. COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you'd expect from an award-winning employer, including: • Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility • Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC • Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives • Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight and CBTNuggets • Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation • On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts • Tuition Reimbursement • One-on-one career coaching • DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work • Financial planning assistance with certified professionals • Peer recognition programs What you'll do... • Design, develop, and maintain automation and deployment solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, validation, and compliance. You will use GitOps (including CI/CD pipelines), Ansible, or Terraform based on the requirements. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures documentation to improve consistency and reduce manual effort across our team • Design and support traditional enterprise networking solutions across datacenter, campus, cloud, and SD-WAN in an environment that has strict security and availability requirements. • Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, SD-WAN, and SDN issues and develop automated methods for detection, remediation, and validation • Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve network operations through automation • Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for Infrastructure as Code, automation, and modern network engineering practices **Proficiency with two or more of the following networking technologies is required** • Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco NX-OS, or Arista EOS • Cisco ACI • Cisco Intersight or UCSM • Broadcom VMware NSX • Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN • Ansible • Terraform or OpenTofu • Scripting languages (Python, Bash) • Version control systems (GitLab, GitHub) • Grafana, Splunk, or observability platforms What you'll bring... • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preffered but will consider appropriate experience and/or certifications • 8+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or network automation • Strong understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, routing, switching, and network security • A proven track record developing automation solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and related tooling. We'd love to discuss details during your interview. • Experience working with APIs and programmatic infrastructure management • Experience using Git-based workflows and source control platforms like GitHub or GitLab. • Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments in enterprise environments, including Infrastructure as Code principles • Strong Linux CLI skills, including system navigation, troubleshooting, log analysis, text processing (grep, awk, sed, jq) • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. We'd love to hear how you test what your working on, whether it's a lab at home, at work, or in the cloud. • Strong communication and documentation skills • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, DevNet, AWS, Azure, Red Hat, or equivalent experience are a plus Salary range is $127,500-$172,500 per year