Routing and Switching engineer

Weare seeking a Routing and Switching Engineer - Hybrid for a 12+ month W2 contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise-level network solutions with a strong focus on automation. The ideal candidate will use Python, Ansible, and CI/CD tools to automate network configuration, monitoring, and management, while collaborating with DevOps and network engineering teams to streamline operations. Responsibilities: Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python and shell scripts within a virtual environment Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation Develop and implement automation strategies for network configuration, monitoring, and management Design and maintain scripts and tools to automate network tasks and workflows Implement and manage network orchestration tools Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback Collaborate with DevOps engineers to streamline operations and processes Lead architectural discussions and decision-making processes related to network and automation Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network architects and engineers Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and processes Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 7+ years of proven experience as a network architect or in a similar senior-level network engineering role Extensive experience with network automation tools and practices Strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-level network solutions Proficiency in network protocols, services, and standards (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, VRF's) Very strong proficiency in Python programming and Linux OS (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible) Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) such as Arista CVP or Cisco ACI Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform) Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Desired skills: Advanced certifications in Networking (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) Knowledge of database systems (SQL, Nautobot) Arista ACE Level 5+ or Cisco DevNet S/P/E Redolent