Remote Itential Network Automation Engineer/Cisco DNA/Ansible

We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise networking environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco DNA Center, Ansible, and Itential Automation Platform (IAP). You’ll play a key role in automating network operations, streamlining infrastructure processes, and supporting next-gen network transformation initiatives. This is a contract role until end of year. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Ansible and Itential.

• Integrate Cisco DNA Center APIs for automated provisioning, configuration, and assurance tasks.

• Collaborate with Network Engineering and DevOps teams to understand requirements and translate them into automated workflows.

• Build and maintain playbooks, scripts, and automation pipelines for repeatable network tasks.

• Leverage Itential’s platform to orchestrate end-to-end automation use cases across hybrid network environments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network automation and orchestration platforms.

• Maintain documentation of solutions, workflows, and configuration standards.

• Provide knowledge transfer and support to internal teams during and after deployment phases.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering with 2+ years focused on network automation.

• Proficiency with Cisco DNA Center, including API integrations.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible, including playbook development and YAML scripting.

• Experience building and managing workflows using Itential Automation Platform (IAP).

• Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, etc.).

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, Python scripting (preferred), and version control (Git).

• Familiarity with SDN principles and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.

• Ability to work independently and deliver in a fast-paced, remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, DevNet).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Exposure to other automation tools or platforms (Terraform, NetBox, etc.).

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.