Network Automation Engineer

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Python
FlaskorDjango
pytest
Nornir
Netmiko
NAPALM
Batfish
Salt
andRobot Framework.
Ansible

Job Details

Network Automation Consultant

JMS Staffing New York City Metropolitan Area (Remote)

Network Automation Consultant (6-Month Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Consulting Role)

Location: Remote or Onsite (as required)

About the Role

We re seeking an experienced Network Automation Consultant to lead and support enterprise-level automation initiatives. The ideal candidate understands full-stack architectures, including Enterprise-driven workflows, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD deployment models, Network Orchestration & Automation, Source of Truth, ChatOps, Network Observability, and ITSM (ServiceNow). You ll play a key role in architecting automation solutions that leverage both open-source and enterprise technologies.

In this consulting role, you will maintain frequent client communication, lead interactive discovery and design sessions, and participate in regular meetings to ensure client satisfaction. You ll demonstrate humble confidence in influencing client opinions through technical recommendations, fielding objections, and providing expert insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead customer calls with technical peers and communicate complex solutions clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Translate manual workflows into scalable automation designs and documentation.
  • Identify project risks, develop resolution plans, and support troubleshooting.
  • Track project progress, manage timelines, and correct delays proactively.
  • Perform peer reviews, provide mentorship, and contribute to coding best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineers and managing consultants to build automation frameworks, define tech stacks, and establish design patterns.
  • Develop software and automation tools for both internal and client-facing projects.
  • Quickly adopt and apply new technologies while maintaining a standard of technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle (assessment, design, development, demonstration, deployment, documentation).

What You Bring

  • Passion for customer experience and success, with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Empathy, honesty, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Confidence and decisiveness in driving initiatives forward while remaining adaptable.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts simply and effectively.
  • Strong presentation and problem-solving skills to ensure client satisfaction.

What You Have

  • Proven experience in a customer-facing consulting role.
  • Ability to break down and present complex concepts for varied audiences.
  • Expertise in CI/CD and its application to network automation.
  • Strong understanding of data management concepts, including IaC and Source of Truth strategies.
  • Proficiency with Ansible and/or Python for network device automation.
  • Experience developing custom APIs using Flask or Django.
  • Familiarity with tools and libraries such as pytest, Nornir, Netmiko, NAPALM, Batfish, Salt, and Robot Framework.
  • Experience with traditional Git workflows and collaborative development environments.
  • CCNP certification (or equivalent networking knowledge).
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