Network Designer IaC; Infrastructure as Code

Role:
Senior Network Engineer with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Type:
Contract (6 Months)

Location:

Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK

Working Model:
Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centres.

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations.
• Champion Git Ops principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks.
• Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, Net Box, Service Now, and Red Ansible Automation Platform.

• Networking:
  Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Automation:
  Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• CI/CD & Testing:
  Git Hub/Git Lab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation.
• Governance:
  Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards).

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately.