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Peraton

Senior HPC DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

Desired-state and drift detection : Enforce desired state across cluster services via code-driven configuration; implement drift detection and alert on deviations; reconcile runtime state vs ...

Peraton

Senior HPC DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Desired-state and drift detection : Enforce desired state across cluster services via code-driven configuration; implement drift detection and alert on deviations; reconcile runtime state vs ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for drift in Reston, VA is $23.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.53 and $25.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drift?

A Drift, in most professional contexts, refers to a role associated with the company Drift, which specializes in conversational marketing and sales software. People working at Drift typically help businesses engage website visitors through chatbots, real-time messaging, and automation tools to accelerate sales and improve customer experience. Their responsibilities may include software development, customer support, sales, marketing, or product management, all focused on enhancing digital conversations. Drift employees work to create seamless communication between businesses and their customers, often using AI-driven solutions. The specific duties depend on the exact position within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drift driver?

To thrive as a Drift Driver, you need advanced car control skills, in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, and experience in motorsport, often supported by a valid racing or motorsport license. Mastery of high-performance vehicles, familiarity with safety gear, and understanding of telemetry systems are typically required. Quick decision-making, concentration under pressure, and strong communication with pit crews are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safety, competitive performance, and effective teamwork in the fast-paced, high-risk environment of drift racing.

What are some typical challenges faced by drift operators, and how can they effectively address them?

Drift Operators often encounter challenges such as monitoring complex underground mining equipment, ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed, and responding quickly to unexpected issues like equipment malfunctions or hazardous conditions. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is crucial, as is staying current with safety training and operational procedures. Proactively identifying potential hazards and being adaptable in problem-solving are key strategies to excel in this role.

What is the difference between Drift vs Chatbot Developer?

AspectDriftChatbot Developer
Primary RoleDesigns and manages live chat and conversational marketing toolsDevelops and programs chatbots for various platforms
Required SkillsCustomer engagement, marketing automation, basic codingProgramming, AI, natural language processing
Work EnvironmentMarketing teams, SaaS companies, customer supportDevelopment teams, AI firms, tech companies
CertificationsMarketing automation, CRM toolsProgramming languages, AI certifications

Drift focuses on live chat and conversational marketing tools used primarily in sales and customer support, while Chatbot Developers create AI-driven chatbots across platforms. Both roles require technical skills, but Drift roles lean more toward marketing automation, whereas Chatbot Developers focus on AI programming and natural language processing.

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Senior Network Automation & Configuration Management Engineer

Geico

Bethesda, MD • Hybrid

$111K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Senior Network Automation & Configuration Management Engineer

Position Summary

GEICO isseekinga highly skilled Senior Network Automation & Configuration Management Engineer to accelerate the transformation of our network infrastructure from traditional operations to a fully automated, software-defined, infrastructure-as-code operating model.

This role is ideal for an engineer who is equally comfortable writing Python code, building CI/CD pipelines, designing automation frameworks, and troubleshooting complex routing issues. You will be responsible for developing and managing the platforms, tooling, and processes that automate network configuration, compliance validation, change management, provisioning, remediation, and lifecycle management across thousands of network devices spanning data centers, cloud environments, carrier-neutral facilities, and regional offices.

As part of GEICO's network modernization initiative, you will helpeliminatemanual network operations through automation, self-service capabilities, configuration templating, drift detection, policy enforcement, and continuous compliance validation. You will work closely with Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to build scalable solutions that improve operational reliability, consistency, and engineering velocity. This role aligns closely with ongoing automation, configuration compliance, template rollout, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives within Network Engineering.

Position Description

The Senior Network Automation & Configuration Management Engineer will serve as a technical leader in developing network automation platforms that manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure.

You will design and implement solutions for:

  • Network configuration generation and deployment

  • Golden configuration management

  • Configuration compliance and drift detection

  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

  • Automated change validation

  • Continuous network testing

  • Policy-driven network provisioning

  • Device lifecycle management

  • CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure

  • Network source-of-truth integration

This role requires strong software engineering skills combined with deep networkingexpertiseand a passion for automating everything possible.

Key Responsibilities

Network Automation Engineering

  • Design, develop, andmaintainnetwork automation platforms supporting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless infrastructure, and cloud networking services.

  • Create reusable automation frameworks using Python, Ansible,Nornir, Terraform,GitOps, and related technologies.

  • Develop APIs and services that enable self-service network provisioning and infrastructure automation.

  • Build event-driven automation workflows for configuration deployment, validation, and remediation.

Configuration Management & Compliance

  • Define andmaintaingolden configuration standards across the enterprise network.

  • Implement automated configuration drift detection and remediation capabilities.

  • Develop configurationvalidationpipelines that enforce engineering standards before production deployment.

  • Build solutions that continuouslymonitorcompliance against security, operational, and regulatory requirements.

  • Establish automated configuration backup, recovery, and audit capabilities.

Infrastructure as Code

  • Lead adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code practices throughout Network Engineering.

  • Develop reusable infrastructure modules and templates.

  • Integrate network automation with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Implement automated testing and validation of configuration changes before deployment.

Network Engineering

  • Work closely with network architects and engineers to automate routing, switching,firewall, load balancing, SD-WAN, and cloud networking environments.

  • Support large-scale network modernization efforts including software-defined networking initiatives.

  • Troubleshoot automation failures and complex network issues across hybrid environments.

  • Improve operational efficiency through continuous innovation and process automation.

Platform Integration

  • Integrate network automation platforms with:

  • NetBox

  • ServiceNow

  • GitHub Enterprise

  • Observability platforms

  • Security tooling

  • Cloud management systems

  • Develop APIs and integrations that improve workflow automation across infrastructure teams.

Technical Leadership

  • Mentor junior engineers on automation best practices.

  • Establish engineering standards for network automation and software development.

  • Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.

  • Drive adoption of modern DevOps andNetDevOpsmethodologies.

Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 8+ years of network engineering experience.

  • 5+years developingnetwork automation and configuration management solutions.

  • Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise or data center network environments.

  • Experience supportinghighly availableproduction infrastructure.

Automation & Development Skills

Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Python

  • Ansible

  • Git

  • REST APIs

  • YAML / JSON

  • Linux

Experience with one or more:

  • Nornir

  • Terraform

  • Go

  • Bash

  • Jenkins

  • GitHub Actions

  • ArgoCD

Networking Expertise

Deep understanding of:

  • BGP

  • OSPF

  • EVPN/VXLAN

  • MPLS

  • Routing and Switching

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking

  • Firewalltechnologies

  • SD-WAN architectures

  • Load balancing

Experience automating network infrastructure from vendors such as:

  • Cisco

  • Arista

  • Palo Alto Networks

  • F5

  • Juniper

  • SONiC-based platforms

Configuration Management

Demonstrated experience with:

  • Configuration templating

  • Golden configuration frameworks

  • Compliance validation

  • Policy enforcement

  • Drift detection

  • Network source-of-truth systems

  • Change management automation

Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

Experience with:

  • AWS

  • Azure

  • Kubernetes networking

  • Hybrid cloud connectivity

  • Infrastructure-as-Code practices

  • CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing large-scale network configuration compliance programs. This aligns with current Network Engineering initiatives around configuration compliance, template standardization, and automated operations.

  • Experience withNetBoxas a network source of truth.

  • Experience withSONiC, open networking, or software-defined networking platforms.

  • Experience buildingGitOps-driven infrastructure deployments.

  • Familiarity with OpenStack networking concepts.

  • Experience integrating automation platforms with ServiceNow.

  • Experience supporting multi-datacenter environments.

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and network security automation.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, this engineer will:

  • Establish repeatable configuration management practices across the network organization.

  • Automate network provisioning and lifecycle management workflows.

  • Reduce manual network change activity through self-service automation.

  • Implement configuration compliance, drift detection, and automated remediation capabilities.

  • Improve deployment consistency, reliability, and network security posture.

  • Accelerate GEICO's transition toward Infrastructure-as-Code andNetDevOpsoperating models. Consistent with Network Engineering's broader roadmap, this includes automation of network intake, compliance validation, template rollout, and operational modernization.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Relevant industry certifications preferred:

  • CCNP / CCIE

  • DevNet Professional

  • HashiCorpTerraform Associate

  • AWS or Azure Networking Certifications

  • Red Hat Automation Certifications

Why This Role Matters

GEICO is modernizing its network infrastructure to become fully automated, software-defined, and cloud-integrated. This engineer will be instrumental in replacing manual device-by-device operations with scalable engineering platforms that enable faster delivery, higher reliability, stronger compliance, and a dramatically improved operational experience for both engineers and the business.

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Annual Salary

$75,000.00 - $215,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.


GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.


The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company:Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers:Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture:Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards:Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the...

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GEICO is built on ingenuity, perseverance, innovation, resilience, and hard, honest work. From its humble beginnings in the midst of the Great Depression to its current place as one of the most successful companies in the nation, GEICO represents a quintessential American success story. At GEICO, we love that our associates are proud goal-seekers, and that's why we believe in celebrating their milestones and rewarding their achievements. Throughout the year we reward performance and accomplishments, host programs that recognize personal successes, and acknowledge innovation, service, and leadership.

Industry

Insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chevy Chase, MD, US

Year founded

1936

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