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Senior Network Automation Engineer – CCIE | Python | Cisco | Arista
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75086, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
Elan Partners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
1+ year contract
** Please note before applying:**
Must currently reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
No third-party/C2C candidates
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a large, complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, self‑directed, and brings deep expertise in network architecture, automation, and security, with the ability to evaluate technologies and independently implement scalable, resilient solutions.
Requirements- CCIE certification or equivalent senior-level experience
- Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco and Arista network platforms, including fabric switching
- Advanced proficiency in Python for network automation
- Strong experience with Ansible for network configuration and orchestration
- Familiarity with integrating network automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git Hub, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
- Deep understanding of enterprise network security principles
- Experience working within NIST‑aligned security frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work independently in complex environments
- Design and implement scalable, highly available enterprise network architectures
- Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, and best practices
- Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco and Arista networking environments
- Build Python‑based automation to improve network efficiency and reliability
- Develop and manage Ansible playbooks for automated deployment and configuration
- Partner with Dev Ops teams to integrate network automation into CI/CD workflows
- Design and enforce network security controls aligned with industry standards
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
- Evaluate vendor products and technologies and provide technical recommendations
- Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and procedures
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to support ongoing operations and initiatives
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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