Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation Engineer

Findlay, Ohio (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote)

San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO or REMOTE

Long Term Contract

$60+/hr (Depending on experience)

An experienced Network Automation Engineer is sought to join a team focused on building and managing infrastructure platforms through code. This role involves a deep understanding of configuration management tools and CI/CD pipelines. The position is suited for a candidate with extensive experience in both physical and virtual network infrastructure, knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, and a Dev Ops mindset.

Experience in delivering solutions as products is desirable.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Network as Code using tools such as Gitlab, Terraform, Ansible, Itential, or Net Brain.
• Integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and network automation practices with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery.
• Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations and ensure consistency across environments.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure infrastructure and network reliability and performance.
• Handle the engineering, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of systems infrastructure.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of troubleshooting procedures.
• Analyze performance and utilization data to identify trends and provide recommendations for optimization.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant platforms engineer experience.

• Knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman Framework.
• Proficiency with Network Automation tools and protocols:
  Python, REST API, YAML, XML, YANG, JSON, NETCONF, TCP/IP, VRF, SNMP, SSH, Cisco, DNAC, Solarwinds Orion, EIGRP, Nmap, Routing, and Switching.
• Experience in building, updating, and maintaining APIs for service integration.
• Experience with vSphere Automation API and configuration management tools.
• Experience in automating physical infrastructure changes, including zero-touch provisioning.
• Knowledge of Windows Server OS administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Power Shell scripting.
• Experience with DHCP, DNS, IIS, and file/print services.
• Background in TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, and routing, including configuring switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of VPNs, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Skilled in network traffic analysis and performance optimization.

• 10+ years of experience in Networking, Compute, Storage, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, or Platform Development.
• Experience in Operational Technology and an understanding of the PERA model.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Netbrain, Netbox, Itential, Jenkins, or similar tools for continuous integration and deployment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life,…