Network Automation Engineer

Date Posted: 08/18/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 505859

Industry: IT Company

Job Title: Network Automation Engineer

Job Location: Franklin, MA, USA, 02038

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: Standard Work Hours

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 5

Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 65.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Ansible, API, Network Administration, Python, REST, Routing, TCP/IP, Troubleshooting

Experience Desired: Network engineering experience (5+ yrs); Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols (5+ yrs); REST APIs and network programmability concepts (5+ yrs); Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks (5+ yrs)

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

***Only qualified Network Automation Engineer - located near Franklin, MA are to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence ***

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
  

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as:
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals
  
  

Role

We are seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer with strong expertise in network automation and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching for on-site support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure while driving automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
  
  

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).