Network Automation Engineer - USCIS - Remote

Agency supported: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – USCIS OIT Architecture Engineering Support (AES2). Location: fully remote. Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability security clearance (typically 2–4 weeks processing) prior to start date.

About the role

ITC Federal is an information-technology and consulting company that delivers enterprise IT architecture, engineering, and solution-development services to federal clients. This project supports USCIS’s Office of Information Technology by designing, implementing, and optimizing leading-edge technologies—including cloud, network, Zero Trust architecture, automation, and AI/ML—using agile and DevOps practices. The work enables USCIS to modernize IT systems, enhance mission delivery, and support major enterprise initiatives such as digitization, cloud migration, and software-defined networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Automate configuration, provisioning, and change management of Cisco IOS-based network devices, applying hands-on Cisco networking expertise.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and similar tools.
• Integrate network automation with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment and updates.
• Implement software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) solutions to support scalable and flexible network architectures.
• Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to ensure automation solutions are compatible with multi-cloud networking environments.
• Optimize network workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance operational performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation processes and network provisioning pipelines.
• Document automation workflows, standards, and best practices for ongoing enterprise use.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in network administration, automation, or related roles, including senior-level responsibility for network design and automation initiatives.
• Required Cisco experience, with strong hands-on, production-level experience configuring, troubleshooting, and operating Cisco network infrastructure.
• Strong working comfort with Cisco IOS, including CLI configuration and troubleshooting, as this role will be automating Cisco IOS-based devices.
• Strong automation coding background, with demonstrated ability to write, test, and maintain production-quality automation code (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in:
  • Hands-on Cisco networking and Cisco IOS configuration/automation
  • Network automation and orchestration
  • Scripting with Python and Bash
  • SDN, NFV, and cloud-native networking
  • Automation frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines for network automation
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to design automation solutions that balance performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Must be eligible to obtain DHS Suitability clearance.

Skills

• Python
• Bash
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Cisco IOS
• SDN/NFV
• CI/CD pipelines
• Multi-cloud networking

Work environment

This position is fully remote. Candidates must have a dedicated workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.