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Lead Automation Platform Engineer

Hybrid in Irving, TX, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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12 Months

No Travel Required

Hybrid

$85 - $90/hr

Cloud Destinations LLC

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Skills

Python
Ansible
SD-WAN
GitHub
Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)

Summary

Job Title: Lead Automation Platform Engineer

Location: Irving, TX | Chandler, AZ | Charlotte, NC | Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Role Purpose:

This contract role is focused on accelerating the build and delivery of the enterprise automation framework, with a critical mandate to transform the current SD?Branch technology landscape into a unified, standardized Branch architecture.

The engineer will design and implement an end-to-end, plug-and-play Branch model with full zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), where site deployment, configuration, validation, and lifecycle management are fully automated and require minimal to no manual Technology involvement.

Emphasis is on hands on engineering, rapid execution, and measurable outcomes that materially reduce operational burden on Technology teams.

Transform existing SD?Branch implementations into a unified Branch architecture
Design and implement true plug-and-play Branch deployment models
Deliver end-to-end zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) workflows
Implement stateful workflow orchestration using ORCA / Temporal
Integrate Nautobot as the authoritative source of truth for Branch intent, IPAM, and topology
Establish CI pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Temporal/GihubActions
Enable automated operational changes using Ansible
Expose automation capabilities via APIs using Apigee
Instrument Branch and automation workflows using Grafana and/or Prometheus
Deliver measurable reductions in Branch deployment time and Technology support effort

Key ResponsibilitiesUnified Branch Architecture & Zero?Touch Provisioning

Design a unified Branch architecture that standardizes networking, services, and automation behaviors
Implement fully automated, zero?touch Branch provisioning workflows
Enable plug-and-play Branch deployment requiring minimal manual intervention
Automate Branch lifecycle events including day-0, day-1, and day-1 operations Automation & Orchestration Execution
Design and implement stateful, fault?tolerant workflows using Temporal / ORCA
Embed retry, timeout, validation, and compensation logic into Branch workflows
Build reusable orchestration patterns for Branch deployment and operations Source of Truth Integration
Extend and integrate Nautobot as the authoritative source of intent and state
Model Branch intent, topology, IPAM, and configuration data
Ensure Branch automation executes strictly from source?of?truth data CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code
Implement CI pipelines using GitHub Actions
Use Temporal to provision and manage automation and Branch?related infrastructure
Follow version control, testing, and promotion standards Operational Automation
Design and execute Ansible?based operational automation for Branch environments
Automate configuration, compliance validation, rollback, and remediation
Ensure changes are secure, auditable, and repeatable API & Observability Enablement
Expose Branch and automation services through Apigee
Instrument workflows using Grafana and/or Prometheus
Provide telemetry for reliability, scaling, and troubleshooting

What Success Looks Like

Unified Branch architecture adopted for new and existing sites
Branch deployments executed using zero?touch provisioning
Significant reduction in Branch deployment time and manual effort
Technology teams removed from routine Branch provisioning tasks
Clear documentation enabling sustainable internal ownership

Required Experience

Senior?level hands?on experience with Python
Proven delivery of stateful workflow orchestration (Temporal / ORCA or similar)
Extensive experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines
Temporal/GihubActions (HCL) and Infrastructure as Code expertise
Strong hands?on operational automation experience using Ansible
Deep familiarity with Cisco SD?WAN and SD?Branch technologies
Experience designing and automating zero?touch provisioning solutions
Experience with IPAM?driven architectures and Branch intent modeling
Strong exposure to AI?assisted engineering or AI?driven automation workflows
Ability to deliver independently in complex enterprise environments

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91097117
Position Id: 9011490
Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

About Cloud Destinations LLC

One of the leading US-based staffing and IT consulting partner. Experience exceptional service and top-tier talent across industries. Count on us for staffing solutions that cater to the unique demands of the American market.

Our experienced recruiters ensure a seamless fit within your team, accelerating success. But we go beyond staffing and empower employees with fully sponsored certification programs, keeping them ahead. Experience comprehensive benefits including health, wellness coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as flexible hours, remote work options, and a robust 401K plan to ensure a secure future at the companies we represent.

At Cloud Destinations, we bring industry expertise and a passion for excellence. From Enterprise Cloud Strategy to Managed Infrastructure Services, Digital Transformation, BI & Data Analytics, Security, Data Engineering, and more, we navigate the IT landscape with finesse. Choose us as your trusted partner, witness transformative talent and exceptional service. Let's unlock new possibilities and drive your success in the dynamic world of IT together.

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