Work options: On-Site Security Clearance Required for this role: Must have a Current NV2 and PV cleared resources with current OSA or previously help OSA . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer with a passion for automation, modern infrastructure, and cutting-edge network design to contribute to a large-scale, multi-environment project. About the Role As a Network Automation Engineer , you’ll design, implement, and automate enterprise-scale network solutions across multiple environments. You’ll work with a range of vendor technologies, help shape secure and efficient architectures, and contribute to the delivery of a highly available, software-defined data centre (SDDC) environment. What You’ll Do Design and implement physical and virtual networks across multiple security domains. Automate the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of network devices across varied vendors. Integrate operational and security monitoring into automated workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure networking best practices across the delivery lifecycle. Develop detailed design, documentation, and operational artefacts . Contribute to planning and execution of multi-phase deliveries. What You’ll Bring Essential Skills & Experience Hands-on expertise with Cisco enterprise hardware and Palo Alto NGFW . Strong understanding of SDDC networking principles and VMware NSX-T . Experience with Network Management Systems , SNMPv3 , and SYSLOG for operational monitoring. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues . Knowledge of Cisco ACI and Cisco ISE . Desirable Skills Experience with network automation (device configuration, backup/restore). Working knowledge of Terraform and Ansible . Exposure to DevSecOps and CI/CD methodologies . Familiarity with Essential 8 and ISM compliance . Experience with packet capture across multi-vendor environments. Why You’ll Love This Role Be part of a collaborative, technically elite team delivering secure, large-scale network solutions. Work across modern automation and cloud technologies . Opportunity to mentor others and drive best practices . A culture that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning.