Network Automation Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies - Rochester Hills, MI

Hiring: Network Automation Engineer Company: Bright Vision Technologies Location: Rochester Hills, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:47:16 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, BGP, CI/CD, Git, Infrastructure as Code, Python, TestNG About the job Experience: •6+ years Sponsorship: Required Skills: •We are seeking a Network Automation Engineer who blends strong Python development skills with deep networking domain expertise to automate network configuration, change management, and observability across multi-vendor enterprise networks. The role focuses on building production-grade automation using modern network APIs, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD practices that bring software engineering discipline to network operations. The ideal candidate writes idiomatic Python, has shipped network automation in production, and combines networking depth with practical software-engineering rigor. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional partners — product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders — to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field •Five or more years of network automation experience •Strong Python development skills including OOP, testing, and packaging •Deep networking fundamentals including routing, switching, and BGP •Hands-on experience with Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, or Scrapli •Experience with modern network APIs (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI) •Strong experience with Ansible and Jinja2 templating for network automation •Familiarity with NetBox, Nautobot, or other source-of-truth platforms •Strong Git-based workflows and CI/CD experience •Excellent communication and collaboration skills •Preferred Qualifications •Cisco DevNet or vendor automation certifications •Experience with multi-vendor networks (Cisco, Arista, Juniper) •Familiarity with streaming telemetry and modern observability stacks •Open-source contributions to network automation projects Compensation: •$85,000–$120,000 Annually •Experience Required: •6+ years •Sponsorship: •U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!