Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation EngineerRequired Skills & ExperienceProficiency in Architecture Frameworks: Knowledge of widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes. Network Automation - Python - REST API - YAML - XML - YANG - JSON - NETCONF - TCP/IP - VRF - SNMP - SSH - Cisco - DNAC - Solarwinds Orion - LAN - Webex - EIGRP - Networking - Normir/ansible/python - Nmap - Routing - Switching Experience in building, updating, and maintaining APIs for service integration. Understanding how forms interact with infrastructure to make changes via APIs. Experience working with vSphere Automation API. Experience with configuration management tools, Change management, Ingestion and practices. Experience in automating physical infrastructure changes and upgrades. Zero touch provisioning Deep knowledge of Windows Server OS installation, configuration, and administration. Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting. Experienced with DHCP, DNS, IIS, and file/print services. Understanding of Windows security practices, including patch management, firewall configuration, and user access control. Experienced in configuring and managing subnets and VLAN. Strong background in TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, and routing. Experience configuring and managing switches, routers, and firewalls. Knowledge of VPNs, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Skilled in network traffic analysis, diagnosing connectivity issues, and performance optimization.Job DescriptionPosition Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building infrastructure platforms and network automation, managing, and maintaining infrastructure using code. This role requires a deep understanding of configuration management tools, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Ideally, the candidate would have extensive experience working with both physical and virtual infrastructure and Network, have deep knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, and operate with a DevOps mindset. Experience building and delivering solutions as products is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Network Automation: Develop, implement, and maintain Network as Code using various tools like Gitlab, Terraform, Ansible, Itential, NetBrain or similar. CI/CD Integration: Integrate IaC and Network automation practices with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery and infrastructure updates. Configuration Management: Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations, manage and deploy network devices, Change Management, Ingestion and ensure consistency across environments. Monitoring and Logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of the infrastructure/Network. Handle engineering, implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, usage monitoring, and development of systems infrastructure within infrastructure design.Contract through 12/2027 - extensions possible 4 days onsite in Findlay, Ohio, Denver, CO or San Antonio, TX Pay Rate: TX: $57-$85 OH: $57-$80 CO: $60-$85