Senior Network Automation Engineer / Network Architect in Charlotte, NC / Plano, TX

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Python
  • Linux
  • Ansible
  • BGP/TCP-IP
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • network security/architecture
  • DevOps

Summary

Job Details:
Job Title: Senior Network Automation Engineer / Network Architect
Job Location: Charlotte, NC / Plano, TX  Locals only
Job Type: 12+ Months contract on w2

 
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
 
Automation and Scripting:
  • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python and shell scripts within virtual environment.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation.
  • Deploy code to development, QA, Staging and Production servers using continuous integration and deployment pipeline platform.
  • Test that new services are functioning as expected using testing framework, and add new test cases to the test suite to continuously improve quality assurance.
  • 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 to streamline operations in conjunction with BOA foundational automation team.
  • In-depth network security expertise
Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to streamline operation and process.
  • Participate, when required, in team on call rotations to support application users.
  • Understanding of network security along with technical network security background (including some architecture experience)
  • Key individual contributor, with accountability for enabling secure environments (processes and technologies) for the business and technology groups.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand network requirements and translate them into technical solutions that can be explained to management and team.
  • Lead architectural discussions and decision-making processes related to network and automation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, DevOps engineers, and software developers.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network architects and engineers.
  • Documentation:
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and processes.
  • Document code and systems configurations
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Experience:
  • Proven experience as a network architect or in a similar senior-level network engineering role (7+ years).
  • Extensive experience with network automation tools and practices.
  • Strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-level network solutions.
Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in network protocols, services, and standards (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, VRFs).
  • 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) (Arista CVP, Cisco ACI)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Leadership capabilities and a proactive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced certifications in Networking (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE)
  • Knowledge of database systems (SQL, Nautobot).
  • Arista ACE Level 5+ or Cisco DevNet S/P/E
 
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  • Dice Id: 91157029
  • Position Id: 9098626
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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