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Senior Network Automation Engineer (2026-0077)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2026

About the role

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring Senior Network Automation Engineer with TS/SCI w/ Poly to join our Network Services Division working in Chantilly, VA. You will join a dynamic team supporting a long-standing mission offering great technical growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Network Automation Engineer will use methodologies and manage IT assets (networks & systems) using software to reduce manual workload through automation, improved processes and tools. The successful candidate will be expected to have solid knowledge in software development tools such as Python, Git, Golang and VSCode as well as hands-on automation/orchestration experience using tools such as Ansible, Saltstack and Puppet. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field or relevant experience. Knowledge of and experience with networking devices and topology. Knowledge of and experience with Windows and Linux servers and desktops. Experience with Perl, Python (NAPALM), Bash, Powershell, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Solarwinds Network Automation Manager, VMware NSX-T, or other automation frameworks.
Ability to work within multiple team environments.
Puppet Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation, Ansible Best Practices, or other similar automation certifications are highly desired.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.