Sr Security and Automation Engineer

Location:
You’ll have the flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere across the United States.

Salary: $65-$75 hourly

Duration of contract: 12+ Months

Monday-Friday 8-5 pm EDT

Now is the time to bring your research expertise to a network contractor role for a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator where success and fulfillment go hand in hand. You’ll be at the forefront of helping businesses transform their cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and analytics to ensure they are future-ready.

As a Network Automation and Security Contractor with Insight, you’ll enhance our network infrastructure and support network security initiatives, particularly in factory segmentation projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated network solutions while contributing to critical network security efforts to protect our assets.

This role is within our Residency Offering, which is a solution that provides strategic technical resources to our customers on a contractual basis.

What to Expect

We’re legendary for taking care of our teammates. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and stick around Insight for the long haul.

As a W2 teammate, we offer great benefits that include health, 401K and In it Together Foundation. You will also have access to 11 thriving and diverse Teammate Resource Groups.

As a Network Automation and Security Contractor you’ll get to: 

• Enhance our network infrastructure and support network security initiatives, particularly in factory segmentation projects.

• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated network solutions while contributing to critical network security efforts to protect our assets.

Network Automation:

• Design and implement automated network solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop scripts and tools for streamlined network configuration, monitoring, and management.
• Collaborate with IT and operational teams for seamless integration of automation tools such as Terraform, Nautobot, Ansible.

Network Security Projects:

• Assist in the development and implementation of network security measures for factory segmentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Collaborate with network security teams to design and enforce security policies and procedures.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Utilize monitoring tools to ensure network performance and security compliance.
• Generate reports on network health, automation effectiveness, and security posture.

• Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain documentation for network automation processes and network security protocols.
• Provide training and support to team members on network automation tools and security best practices.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in network automation and security.
• Propose enhancements to current processes to improve security and efficiency.

What you will need to succeed:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker).
• Understanding of cloud networking and security best practices.
• Proven experience in network automation (e.g., using Python, Ansible, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with network security principles and practices, particularly in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewall configurations, and segmentation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilitie

Insight at a Glance

• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• 14,000+ engaged teammates
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

We’re not just a tech company; we’re a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions. But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.