Network Automation and Tools Engineer

Location: Durham NC, Burlington NC

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Labcorp is seeking a Network Automation and Tools Engineer for a dynamic team in Durham or Burlington, NC.

Work Schedule: This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Network Automation and Tools Engineer – Specialty in Tools and Network Automation

The Network Automation and Tools Engineer plays a critical role in implementing modern and innovative network automation solutions for our internal teams.  This is a highly technical role that is responsible for implementing Network to Code solutions that drive positive business outcomes for our users. We are looking for candidates that thrive on technological challenges and can work in a dynamic environment, providing automated solutions while integrating our suite of tools.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain network automation and tooling solutions to improve operational efficiency in alignment with our business AI strategy

• Develop and integrate APIs with internal platforms, CMDBs, and source‑of‑truth systems

• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines for network automation workflows

• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to translate requirements into automated solutions

• Troubleshoot, enhance, and maintain automation platforms in Linux environments

• Build Network as Code solutions using Python and automation frameworks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8 or more years' of experience in network automation, software development, or related engineering roles

• 5 or more years' of experience programming in Python for automation or backend development

• 2 or more years' experience working with APIs and integrating systems programmatically

• 2 or more years' hands‑on experience operating in Linux environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years' experience with JavaScript, Ansible, or similar automation tools

• 2 or more years' experience with Docker, virtual environments, and containerized workflows

• 2 or more years' experience with configuration templating tools such as Jinja or Velocity

• 3 or more years' experience with enterprise networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers)

• CCNA or higher certification

Additional Job Standards:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure or network automation

• Working knowledge of network orchestration tools and source‑of‑truth / CMDB platforms

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements

At Labcorp, our mission is to improve health and improve lives. By applying modern automation and engineering practices, this role directly supports the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our enterprise infrastructure—enabling teams across the organization to deliver critical services every day.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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