Designs and leads enterprise network automation and architecture initiatives using Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, and Linux. Develops automation tools, testing frameworks, deployment pipelines, and secure scalable network solutions. Leads architectural decisions, code reviews, documentation, stakeholder collaboration, and technical mentorship while supporting network operations and on-call rotations.
Job Title: Senior Network Automation Engineer / Network Architect
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Location: Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX
Employment Type: Contract (12+ months)
Engagement Type:
Final Interview: Two virtual rounds; an onsite interview may also be requested
Position Summary
Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring on behalf of its client, a leading financial services institution, for a Senior Network Automation Engineer / Network Architect. This senior individual contributor will design and drive network automation strategy across enterprise environments, building Python and Ansible based tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code, while leading architectural decisions for secure, scalable network solutions.
The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of hands-on experience across Python, Linux, Ansible, BGP and TCP/IP, Terraform, CI/CD, and network security architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Automation and Scripting
- Develop and implement automation strategies for network configuration, monitoring, and management.
- Design and maintain scripts and tools to automate network tasks and workflows.
- Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python and shell scripts within virtual environments.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation.
- Deploy code to Development, QA, Staging, and Production servers using a continuous integration and deployment pipeline platform.
- Validate that new services function as expected using a testing framework, and add new test cases to the test suite to continuously improve quality assurance.
- Implement and manage network orchestration tools to streamline operations in conjunction with the client's foundational automation team.
- Apply in-depth network security expertise to automation and architecture work.
Architecture, Leadership, and Collaboration
- Lead architectural discussions and decision making processes related to network and automation.
- Serve as a key individual contributor accountable for enabling secure environments, processes, and technologies for business and technology groups.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand network requirements and translate them into technical solutions that can be clearly explained to management and the team.
- Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, DevOps engineers, and software developers, to streamline operations and processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network architects and engineers.
- Participate in team on-call rotations when required to support application users.
Documentation
- Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and processes.
- Document code and system configurations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of proven experience as a network architect or in a similar senior-level network engineering role.
- Extensive experience with network automation tools and practices.
- Strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-level network solutions.
- Proficiency in network protocols, services, and standards, including TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, and VRFs.
- Very strong proficiency in Python programming and Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Ansible.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Technical network security background, including network security architecture experience.
- Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN), such as Arista CVP and Cisco ACI.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Leadership capability, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced networking certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE.
- Arista ACE Level 5+ or Cisco DevNet Specialist, Professional, or Expert certification.
- Knowledge of database systems and sources of truth, such as SQL and Nautobot.
Compensation
$68 to $73 per hour. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
How to Apply
Send your resume to [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.
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