Network Automation Engineer

Ziply Fiber

Network Automation Engineer developing and implementing network automation strategies at Ziply Fiber. Responsible for optimizing workflows and automation of routine tasks, enhancing network efficiency.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Network Automation Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and implementing Network Automation.
This role will manage how we can expedite, consistently support, and unify our networks from an automation perspective.
This scope will include writing and optimizing provisioning workflows and automating routine tasks, such as service delivery automation, and developing applications to facilitate and manage Network Automation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED.
A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business information systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in software development, with a specific focus on networks.
Experience developing and implementing network automation strategies.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Linux, NETCONF, Jinja, or similar tools in a Network Automation environment.
Strong Python and REST API Development skills.
Knowledge of REST API design principles and best practices.
Proven ability to understand and codify a manual process into an automated process using workflow-like concepts.
Understanding and familiarity with Ansible, NAPALM, Netconf, Jinja.
Understanding and familiarity with computing technologies such as Linux, containers, virtualization, and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).
Knowledge of IP/Ethernet networking fundamentals.
Interest and ability to research new and emerging technologies to better solve networking problems.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
dental
vision
401k
flexible spending account
paid sick leave and paid time off
parental leave
quarterly performance bonus
training
career growth and education reimbursement programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

network automationsoftware developmentPythonAnsibleREST APIsLinuxNETCONFJinjaservice delivery automationnetwork automation strategies

Soft Skills

analytical skillsability to work flexible hoursability to research new technologies

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDbachelor's degree in engineeringbachelor's degree in computer sciencebachelor's degree in business information systems