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TriOptus LLC

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How much do network automation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for network automation in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Network Automation job focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions to manage network infrastructure efficiently. Professionals in this role use programming, scripting, and network protocols to streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and enhance network reliability. They work with tools like Ansible, Python, and APIs to configure devices, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues. This role is essential for improving scalability, minimizing human errors, and optimizing network performance in modern IT environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Network Automation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Network Automation, you need strong skills in networking protocols, scripting (such as Python), and a solid understanding of network infrastructure, often backed by a relevant IT degree or certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA Network+. Familiarity with automation tools (like Ansible, Puppet, or Cisco NSO), version control systems (such as Git), and REST APIs is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this field. These skills enable professionals to efficiently automate network tasks, reduce manual errors, and contribute to agile, reliable network operations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Network Automation roles?

Professionals in Network Automation often encounter challenges such as integrating automation across diverse network environments, managing legacy systems, and ensuring reliability and security when deploying automated solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including network engineers, security specialists, and software developers—can also present unique communication and workflow challenges. Staying current with evolving tools and best practices is important for continued effectiveness in the role. However, overcoming these challenges helps drive innovation, improves network efficiency, and opens up excellent opportunities for continuous professional development.
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Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation Engineer

TriOptus LLC

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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Job description

Team: HNS Security - Global Automation (Network Focused)
Location: Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH preferred (Remote as 3rd option)
Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Role
Lead enterprise network automation initiatives. Build and enhance automation platforms end-to-end across environments. Must have implemented automation from scratch - not partial contributor.
Must Have
  • 4-5 years enterprise experience
  • 2+ years strong hands-on automation
  • Python, Terraform (mandatory), Ansible
  • Terraform required (CloudFormation alone not sufficient)
  • Dedicated automation specialist (not general DevOps)
Security
Automation-first role. Security background preferred but not required.
Day-to-Day
  • Platform-based automation projects
  • Environment setup
  • Service automation buildout
  • Move to next platform
  • Mix of Python tooling + infra automation
Work Model
  • Atlanta or Cincinnati strongly preferred
  • Hybrid starting May
  • Remote only for strong candidates
Interview Process
  1. Hiring Manager - 1st round
  2. Technical Leads - 2nd round
  3. Hands-on Automation Lab Test/Assessment - 3rd/final round
Notes
  • 6-month contract (extension possible)
  • Looking for true automation transformation experience
  • Lab will assess real hands-on capability

About The Role:
  • Client is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate automation that accelerates delivery, reduces operational toil, and improves reliability across client's environments.
  • Candidates will use Python, Terraform, and Ansible to implement infrastructure as code, configuration management, and workflow automation.
  • Candidate's work will integrate with GitHubbased CI/CD practices and ServiceNow change processes, ensuring changes are safe, auditable, and repeatable.
  • Candidates will collaborate with security, platform, network, and application teams to embed guardrails, create runbooks, and continuously improve the developer and operator experience.
Candidates Will Be Doing:
  • Design and develop Pythonbased tooling, scripts, and services to automate operational tasks, integrate with third-party APIs, and orchestrate change workflows.
  • Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules and environments, enabling predictable, idempotent provisioning and lifecycle management across targets.
  • Create and operate Ansible roles and playbooks for configuration, patching, compliance baselines, application deployment, and drift remediation. Integrate automation into CI/CD using GitHub (branching, pull requests, reviews, checks), adding validation, linting, and plan/apply gates.
  • Implement observability for automation (structured logs, metrics, alerts) and maintain SOPs/runbooks, including rollback and recovery steps.
  • Embed securityby-default: secrets management, least-privilege identities for automation, and audit trails aligned to PCI requirements.
  • Partner with crossfunctional teams to translate requirements into safe, versioned, and tested automation; contribute to internal documentation and knowledge bases.
Candidates Need (Required):
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of handson automation experience delivering production outcomes.
  • Strong proficiency with Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Practical GitHub experience (branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, reusable workflows).
  • Experience integrating automation with change/ITSM processes using ServiceNow. Comfortable working with Linux fundamentals, YAML/JSON, templating, APIs (REST/JSON), and idempotent design patterns.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and a systematic, documented troubleshooting approach.
Nice To Have (Preferred):
  • Experience with transition or transformation to Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • AWS Lambda for eventdriven automation; familiarity with serverless patterns and orchestration.
  • Container and image automation fundamentals (Docker, Kubernetes, Packer).
  • Secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp, Vault, KMS, Secrets Manager).
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Percentage of infrastructure and configuration managed via Terraform and Ansible.
  • Change success rate for automated changes and rollback frequency.
  • Lead time from request to automated delivery and deployment frequency.
  • MTTR for automation incidents and scope of autoremediation coverage. Reduction in manual steps and operator toil hours per workflow.
Work Practices And Governance:
  • Follow standard change control with peer review, test/stage validation, approvals, and defined rollback plans.
  • Maintain highquality documentation for modules, roles, pipelines, and runbooks.
  • Enforce leastprivilege access and auditable evidence to support PCI compliance.
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