Network Automation Engineer

Overview Our client is seeking a senior-level Network Automation Engineer to join a team focused on transforming enterprise network security operations through automation. This is a highly technical, development-focused position where the primary objective is to automate Firewall, Proxy, and Network Access Control (NAC) infrastructure using modern software engineering practices. This role is part of a dedicated automation initiative, with engineers focused on building scalable automation solutions that reduce manual operational effort and enable a fully automated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architecture. The ideal candidate is a strong developer with deep expertise in Python, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitHub Actions, and enterprise network security technologies . What You'll Do Design and develop automation solutions for Firewall, Proxy, and NAC platforms Build end-to-end Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) workflows for enterprise security infrastructure Modernize VPN and Proxy environments into a unified ZTNA architecture Automate Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2 operational processes Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions and CI/CD pipelines Create stateful workflow orchestration using Temporal, ORCA, or similar technologies Integrate Nautobot as the authoritative source of truth Build reusable automation frameworks and deployment patterns Implement Ansible-based operational automation and remediation Expose services through APIs using Apigee Develop observability and monitoring capabilities using Grafana and Prometheus Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of software development or automation engineering experience Advanced Python development experience with a strong focus on automation Experience building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipeline development Hands-on experience with Ansible automation Experience designing and implementing automated security controls and policy management Experience working with enterprise Firewall and Proxy technologies Ability to work independently and drive complex technical initiatives The Judge Group