Network Automation Engineer

Job Description
A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is looking to hire a skilled Network Automation Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a major hospital, where you will be responsible for automating network systems, improving network efficiency, and ensuring high availability for critical healthcare applications. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and help shape the future of the hospital’s network infrastructure.

As a key member of the team, you will collaborate closely with network engineers and IT operations teams to optimize network processes, improve security, and reduce manual tasks through automation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and is passionate about working in the healthcare sector.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in network automation and infrastructure
• Expertise in network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
• Proficient with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar
• Strong experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience working with network hardware and devices from Cisco, Juniper, or similar
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Solid understanding of ITIL and network security best practices

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in large-scale hospital or healthcare IT environments
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies
• Knowledge of networking in a Virtualized Environment (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Experience with network performance tuning and optimization

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, automating, and managing network configurations and topologies
• Automating network provisioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement network automation solutions
• Developing and maintaining scripts for monitoring and managing network performance
• Ensuring high availability, security, and compliance for the hospital’s network infrastructure
• Supporting network optimization efforts, including performance tuning and scalability

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Network Automation
• 20% Network Design and Implementation
• 10% Troubleshooting and Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 50% Automation development and management
• 30% Network configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
• 20% Collaboration with cross-functional teams on new network initiatives

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

• Hybrid/Remote Work Environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401k with matching options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• On-site wellness programs and healthcare benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.