Network Systems Automation Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies • Alpharetta, GA

4d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Network Systems Automation Engineer to automate network configuration, change management, and observability across multi-vendor enterprise networks. The role combines Python development skills with networking expertise and is 100% remote within the United States. It is a full-time, direct W2 position with an annual salary range of $100,000–$150,000. The posting lists 6+ years of experience required, while the qualifications specify 5+ years of network automation experience.

The engineer will develop automation solutions and configuration, deployment, and validation workflows; integrate with network protocols and vendor APIs; implement Infrastructure as Code; manage source-of-truth platforms; and develop CI/CD pipelines, testing, and network validation. The role also includes automating compliance, monitoring, and telemetry, collaborating with network teams, and mentoring engineers on automation best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
• 5+ years of network automation experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, and BGP.
• Experience with Netmiko, Nornir, NAPALM, or Scrapli.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jinja2, Git, and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with NetBox, Nautobot, and modern network APIs.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco DevNet or similar automation certifications.
• Experience with Cisco, Arista, or Juniper environments.
• Knowledge of streaming telemetry, cloud networking, and open-source network automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop network automation solutions using Python, Netmiko, Nornir, NAPALM, and Scrapli.
• Build automation for network configuration, deployment, and validation.
• Integrate with NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, and vendor APIs.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Terraform, and Jinja2.
• Manage source-of-truth platforms such as NetBox or Nautobot.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, testing, and network validation.
• Automate compliance, monitoring, and telemetry.
• Collaborate with network teams and mentor engineers on automation best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior