Sr. Network Engineer

Company Details

 

Company URL: https://www.berkleytechnologyservices.com/

 

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.  

 

Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BTS acts as consultants to our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand, but proactively plan for the “What’s Next” in our industry and beyond.  

 

With a culture centered on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, BTS stands as a community of technology leaders with eyes toward the future -- leaders who truly care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine. BTS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.

 

Berkley Technology Services: Right Team, Right Technology, Simple and Secure.  

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to help modernize and automate our global network infrastructure. This role will focus on building scalable, repeatable, and secure automation frameworks to support SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and cloud networking initiatives.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional networking, combined with deep expertise in scripting, APIs, and infrastructure as code. You will work closely with network architects, security engineers, and cloud teams to streamline operations and accelerate our transformation into a software-defined, cloud-first environment.

 

Key Functions Include:

• Design, develop, and maintain network automation frameworks using tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform, and REST APIs.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across on-prem, SD-WAN, and cloud networks.
• Collaborate with network and security architects to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Integrate automation workflows with platforms such as Cisco ISE, DNA Center, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, and Zscaler.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for network changes and configuration validation.
• Develop and maintain source-controlled templates and playbooks for repeatable deployments.
• Support network observability and telemetry by automating data collection and reporting.
• Participate in the design and implementation of secure, scalable network architectures.
• Provide mentorship and training to traditional network engineers on automation tools and practices.
• Document automation processes, standards, and best practices.
• On Call Rotation (PIC) is required

 

Qualifications:

 

• Minimum of 5 years in global enterprise network environments. 3+ years of experience in network automation and scripting.
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Terraform, and RESTful APIs.Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with NetDevOps, event-driven automation, or network testing frameworks.
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.  Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Netscaler, Zscaler, or similar platforms.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel: • Primary location Manassas, VA. • Additional locations: Urbandale, IA; Scottsdale, AZ; Wilmington, DE; Irving, TX.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to help modernize and automate our global network infrastructure. This role will focus on building scalable, repeatable, and secure automation frameworks to support SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and cloud networking initiatives.
 
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional networking, combined with deep expertise in scripting, APIs, and infrastructure as code. You will work closely with network architects, security engineers, and cloud teams to streamline operations and accelerate our transformation into a software-defined, cloud-first environment.
 
Key Functions Include:
- Design, develop, and maintain network automation frameworks using tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform, and REST APIs.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across on-prem, SD-WAN, and cloud networks.
- Collaborate with network and security architects to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
- Integrate automation workflows with platforms such as Cisco ISE, DNA Center, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, and Zscaler.
- Build CI/CD pipelines for network changes and configuration validation.
- Develop and maintain source-controlled templates and playbooks for repeatable deployments.
- Support network observability and telemetry by automating data collection and reporting.
- Participate in the design and implementation of secure, scalable network architectures.
- Provide mentorship and training to traditional network engineers on automation tools and practices.
- Document automation processes, standards, and best practices.
- On Call Rotation (PIC) is required
 
Qualifications:
 
- Minimum of 5 years in global enterprise network environments.
3+ years of experience in network automation and scripting.
- Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Terraform, and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with NetDevOps, event-driven automation, or network testing frameworks.
- Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.  Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
- Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Netscaler, Zscaler, or similar platforms.
 
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.