are seeking an experienced and driven Mid-Level Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust infrastructure and network automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking, extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform, and advanced scripting capabilities. You will play a critical role in scaling our operations, integrating disparate systems via REST APIs, and acting as a technical bridge between infrastructure and development teams.
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ponsibilities:
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- omation & IaC: Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation workflows, playbooks, and modules using Ansible and Terraform to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure and networking devices.
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r- ipting & Integration: Write clean, scalable scripts (primarily in Python) utilizing libraries like Paramiko for SSH-based network/server automation and interact seamlessly with RESTful APIs for third-party integrations.
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t- work Automation: Apply a deep understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing) to automate network provisioning, state validation, and configuration management.
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s- tem Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to architect automated, self-healing, and scalable infrastructure solutions.
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o- l Development: Build and maintain custom tooling, utilizing both frontend and backend development skills, to create self-service automation portals for internal teams.
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o- ubleshooting & Optimization: Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex automation failures, and ensure the reliability of CI/CD pipelines.
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n- torship & Best Practices: Champion code quality, perform code reviews, maintain comprehensive documentation, and help guide junior engineers in automation best practices.
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- s position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
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lifications:
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- erience: 3–5 years of proven experience in IT automation, DevOps, Network Engineering, or a related field.
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i- lity to obtain a Secret Clearance with Tier 5 investigation
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n- figuration & IaC: Hands-on, production-level experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventory management) and Terraform (state management, modules, providers).
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t- working: Solid understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, BGP/OSPF) and experience automating network hardware or virtual appliances.
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r- ipting & API: Strong proficiency in Python, including practical experience with Paramiko (or Netmiko) and consuming/building REST APIs.
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- Administration: Strong background in Linux/Unix systems administration.
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r- sion Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., branching, merging, pull requests).
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oblem Solving: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-tier system issues independently.
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ferred Skills:
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- l-Stack Development: Experience with backend development (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django, Node.js) and frontend development (e.g., React, Vue.js, or HTML/CSS/JS) to build custom internal automation dashboards.
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r- tifications: Relevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, or Cisco DevNet.
Cl
o- ud Platforms: Experience provisioning resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Co
n- tainers & CI/CD: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
De
g- ree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
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hy
Work for Us?
Cor
e4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.
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offer:
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- (k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Co
m- prehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
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l- imited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tu
i- tion assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Pa
i- d parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Go
t- a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
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n us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.
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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status
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