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Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Tek Leaders IncNew York, NY, New York, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Title : Senior Network Engineer

Contract : 6 mos / CTH - only W2

Start : ASAP

Shift : 8-5pm EST

Location : 50 W 4th St, New York City, New York, 10012, United States

Onsite at least 1 day per week

Customer Interview Process : 2 rounds with customer

Experience : min 8+ years

Certs / Degree :

CCNP, CCIE, Red Hat, NetBrain - Highly Preferred

Top Must Have’s :

Hands-on experience with :

  • Both Ansible and NetBrain platforms - to support a network automation migration project.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of multi-vendor network environments.
  • Strong Python and YAML scripting skills
  • The ability to translate existing Ansible playbooks into NetBrain automation runbooks.
  • This role involves working closely with architects and operational teams to design, test, and deploy scalable automation solutions that enhance network reliability and operational efficiency.

Senior Network Engineer

Network Automation & Scripting

  • Expertise with Ansible

    • Experience writing and managing playbooks, roles, and Jinja2 templates

  • YAML syntax fluency
  • Use of Ansible Tower / AWX for workflow orchestration
  • Proficiency in NetBrain Automation

    • Understanding of Dynamic Maps , Runbooks , Executable Maps , and Qapps

  • Ability to translate procedural logic from Ansible into NetBrain’s visual / runbook scripting format
  • Experience with NetBrain Integrated IDE , Python Script Nodes, and CLI Parser
  • Python Programming

    • Proficiency in writing and adapting Python scripts for network tasks

  • Familiarity with NetBrain Python APIs for automation integration
  • CLI and Device Interaction

    • Deep understanding of Cisco, Arista, Juniper CLI syntax and configuration patterns

  • Ability to abstract CLI logic from Ansible into NetBrain CLI Parser rules

    • Network Infrastructure Knowledge

  • Routing and Switching Protocols

    • Strong foundation in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VXLAN, and VRFs

  • Infrastructure Platforms

    • Experience with multivendor environments : Cisco IOS / XE / XR, Nexus, ASA / FTD, Arista EOS, Juniper JunOS

  • SDN and Modern Architectures (Nice to Have)

    • Familiarity with Cisco ACI, Meraki, SD-WAN

  • Understanding how automation fits into SDN and hybrid data center architectures

    • Tooling and Integration

  • IPAM / DNS Integration

    • Working knowledge of tools like Infoblox or BlueCat for automation use cases

  • Source Control

    • Experience using Git for versioning and tracking Ansible / NetBrain scripts a plus.

  • Ticketing & ITSM Integration

    • Familiarity with integrating automation with Ivanti or other ticketing systems

    Design & Implementation Experience

  • Leading or co-leading network automation design efforts
  • Translating manual SOPs or Ansible workflows into automated runbooks in NetBrain
  • Documenting design decisions, dependencies, and rollback plans for automation tasks
  • Performing test, validation, and deployment of automated tasks in staging and production environments

    • Soft Skills & Project Experience

  • Strong documentation and knowledge transfer skills (especially for automation runbooks)
  • Ability to collaborate with network architects, DevOps, and operations teams
  • Experience conducting code reviews , QA testing of automation outcomes, and post-migration tuning
  • Comfortable presenting migration strategies to leadership and project stakeholders

    • Certification & Training (Preferred)

    Certification / Training

    Relevance

    Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise)

    Foundation in advanced networking

    NetBrain Certified Professional

    Hands-on NetBrain automation expertise

    Red Hat Ansible Automation Cert

    Validation of Ansible automation skill

    Python for Network Engineers

    Practical automation scripting skills

    ITIL Foundation (optional)

    Understanding change and release mgmt

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