Network Automation Engineer

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Network Automation Engineer


Job Title: Senior Network Automation Engineer (SASE / Security Automation)
Position type: Full Time - Contract
Duration: 18 Months Contract
Location: Las Colinas TX (preferred), Charlotte NC, Chandler AZ, Minneapolis MN (Hybrid-03 days onsite and 02 day Remote)
Role Overview
Our client is looking for a Senior Network Automation Engineer to drive the transformation of network security operations into a fully automated, scalable, and unified model .
This role combines architecture design, hands-on engineering, and automation leadership , focused on Firewall, Proxy, NAC, and SASE environments. You will own the end-to-end automation lifecycle-from design to execution-while enabling zero-touch provisioning and reducing operational overhead.

Key Responsibilities
1. Network Security Automation Architecture

• Design and implement a unified automation architecture across:
• Palo Alto Firewall
• Fortinet Firewall
• Broadcom Cloud Proxy
• NAC / Sepio environments
• Standardize automation patterns, workflows, and lifecycle management
• Drive Day 0 / Day 1 / Day 2 automation for security infrastructure

2. Automation & Orchestration

• Build stateful, fault-tolerant workflows using Temporal / ORCA (or similar)
• Implement retry, timeout, validation, and compensation logic
• Develop reusable orchestration patterns for deployment and operations
• Deliver end-to-end zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for SASE infrastructure

3. Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub & GitHub Actions
• Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation platforms and workflows
• Ensure versioning, testing, and promotion standards are followed

4. Source of Truth & Data Modeling

• Integrate and extend Nautobot as the authoritative source of truth
• Model topology, IPAM, and configuration data
• Ensure all automation workflows are data-driven and source-of-truth aligned

5. Operational Automation

• Design and implement Ansible-based automation
• Automate:
• Configuration management
• Compliance validation
• Rollback / remediation workflows
• Ensure all changes are secure, auditable, and repeatable

6. API & Observability Enablement

• Expose automation capabilities via Apigee APIs
• Instrument workflows using Grafana / Prometheus
• Enable telemetry for reliability, scalability, and troubleshooting

7. Transformation Delivery

• Automate NAC, Firewall, and Proxy certification & lifecycle processes
• Eliminate manual provisioning and reduce operational dependencies
• Deliver measurable improvements in:
• Deployment speed
• Operational efficiency
• Support effort

What Success Looks Like

• Fully automated zero-touch provisioning model implemented
• Significant reduction in manual effort and deployment timelines
• Technology teams freed from repetitive provisioning tasks
• Unified architecture adopted across Firewall, Proxy, and NAC ecosystems
• Strong documentation enabling sustainable internal ownership

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior-level hands-on expertise in Python
• Strong experience with:
• GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Proven experience with Ansible-based operational automation
• Hands-on experience with:
• Palo Alto Firewall
• Fortinet Firewall
• Broadcom Cloud Proxy
• Strong understanding of network security controls and policy automation
• Experience designing and implementing stateful workflow orchestration
• Ability to operate independently in complex enterprise environments

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering / AI-driven automation
• Experience with SASE environments and large-scale enterprise networks
• Familiarity with Nautobot, Temporal, ORCA, Apigee, Grafana, Prometheus

Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact transformation role where you will redefine how network security infrastructure is deployed and operated-shifting from manual, fragmented processes to a fully automated, API-driven, and scalable ecosystem .

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
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Ankit Samual
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range: $65/hrto $70/hr
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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