Network Automation Engineer (Arista / Ansible)

Overview

Remote
Up to $50
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Ansible
Arista
Attention To Detail
Banking
Border Gateway Protocol
Change Management
Collaboration
Computer Networking
Configuration Management
Documentation
Financial Services
Insurance
Investment Banking
Linux
Migration
Network
Network Design
Network Operations
Orchestration
Python
Routing
Routing Protocols

Job Details

Job Title: Network Automation Engineer (Arista / Ansible)
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in Arista, Ansible, and BGP to support infrastructure automation and network operations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a background in automation and a strong understanding of Arista network environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and automate network infrastructure using Arista equipment and tools.

  • Leverage Ansible for configuration management, deployment automation, and orchestration.

  • Work with Arista CVP (CloudVision Portal) for centralized network operations and automation.

  • Troubleshoot and optimize BGP routing protocols and ensure network performance and reliability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support migration and implementation efforts.

  • Participate in change management, configuration updates, and network documentation.

  • Support and execute weekend migration work as needed.

  • Identify and resolve issues in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical networking role.

  • Hands-on experience with Arista switches, Arista CVP preferred.

  • Strong automation skills using Ansible (required).

  • Solid understanding and experience with BGP routing.

  • Knowledge of Python scripting is a plus.

  • Unix/Linux systems background is a plus.

  • Experience in financial services (Insurance, Banking, or Investment Banking) is a plus.

  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and proactively address issues.

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