Senior Network Engineer # 529

COCC•Rocky Hill, CT

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.
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.
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, DevNet, AWS, Azure, Red Hat, or equivalent experience are a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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