Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation Engineer (Network to Code / Hybrid Cloud)
Location: Buffalo or Rochester, NY (On-Site / Hybrid)
Level: Expert Level
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to help modernize and automate our enterprise on-prem network infrastructure and support integration into Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on network-to-code, infrastructure automation, and application modernization in a hybrid environment. This position is ideal for someone who is hands-on with Python-driven automation, understands enterprise networking at scale, and has experience automating network, firewall, and load-balancing platforms.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain network-to-code automation using Nautobot as the Source of Truth
• Automate network builds and lifecycle management using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
• Engineer and automate Cisco and Arista routing and switching environments
• Automate and manage enterprise security platforms:
  • Check Point Firewalls
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
• Engineer and automate F5 BIG-IP load balancing
• Support on-prem to Azure hybrid networking and connectivity
• Partner with application teams to retrofit and modernize legacy applications
• Establish automation standards, documentation, and Git-based workflows

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise networking or infrastructure engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with network automation / infrastructure as code
• Proficiency in:
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
• Experience with Cisco and Arista network platforms
• Experience supporting or automating:
  • Firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto)
  • Load balancers (F5 BIG-IP)
• Experience working in on-prem enterprise environments
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking and Microsoft Azure integration

Nice to Have

• Nautobot Jobs and data modeling experience
• CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation
• Azure networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, hybrid design)
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments
• Open-source or GitHub automation projects

Why Join Us

• Real network-to-code adoption (not just buzzwords)
• Ownership of automation design and architecture
• Enterprise-scale environment with modern tooling
• Long-term hybrid cloud and modernization initiative

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44.99 - $74.98/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Buffalo,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.