What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Automation Engineer position at TEKsystems?
This is a 1 year contract. No C2C or sub-contracting. Hybrid schedule in Columbus, OH.
*Top Skills' Details*
* Infrastructure automation development methodologies
* Network automation tools (Ansible, AWX, Tower)
* Coding (Python, Bash, other)
* Version control (Git or similar)
* Cisco network management
* Configuration management
*Description*
Position Summary
The Network Automation Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated infrastructure solutions. This role involves integrating and managing network automation tools, developing code for network devices, and ensuring the stability and security of network configurations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network automation, coding, and infrastructure management.
Responsibilities
* Build, configure, and support infrastructure automation.
* Integrate and maintain Ansible, Ansible Network Automation, AWX, and/or Tower with Cisco infrastructure.
* Develop code to manage, configure, update, and modify network routers and switches.
* Establish and maintain a build and deployment pipeline (version control, approvals, testing, and deployment).
* Automate repetitive maintenance tasks, including system updates.
* Automate and standardize core configuration of routers and switches based on security baselines and best practices.
* Create reporting on network switch and router discovery and inventory.
* Create reporting and monitor for configuration drift.
* Strengthen CMDB through data enrichment processes.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in infrastructure automation and network management.
* Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Network Automation, AWX, and/or Tower.
* Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
* Familiarity with Cisco network infrastructure and IOS.
* Understanding of security best practices and configuration management of network gear.
Skills Needed
Technical Skills:
* Infrastructure automation development methodologies
* Network automation tools (Ansible, AWX, Tower)
* Coding (Python, Bash, other)
* Version control (Git or similar)
* Cisco network management
* Configuration management
*Skills*
Python, Ansible, configuration management, Cisco network mgmt, Automation
*Top Skills Details*
Python,Ansible,configuration management,Cisco network mgmt
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
1 year contract
*Experience Level*
Expert Level
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
*Top Skills' Details*
* Infrastructure automation development methodologies
* Network automation tools (Ansible, AWX, Tower)
* Coding (Python, Bash, other)
* Version control (Git or similar)
* Cisco network management
* Configuration management
*Description*
Position Summary
The Network Automation Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated infrastructure solutions. This role involves integrating and managing network automation tools, developing code for network devices, and ensuring the stability and security of network configurations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network automation, coding, and infrastructure management.
Responsibilities
* Build, configure, and support infrastructure automation.
* Integrate and maintain Ansible, Ansible Network Automation, AWX, and/or Tower with Cisco infrastructure.
* Develop code to manage, configure, update, and modify network routers and switches.
* Establish and maintain a build and deployment pipeline (version control, approvals, testing, and deployment).
* Automate repetitive maintenance tasks, including system updates.
* Automate and standardize core configuration of routers and switches based on security baselines and best practices.
* Create reporting on network switch and router discovery and inventory.
* Create reporting and monitor for configuration drift.
* Strengthen CMDB through data enrichment processes.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in infrastructure automation and network management.
* Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Network Automation, AWX, and/or Tower.
* Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
* Familiarity with Cisco network infrastructure and IOS.
* Understanding of security best practices and configuration management of network gear.
Skills Needed
Technical Skills:
* Infrastructure automation development methodologies
* Network automation tools (Ansible, AWX, Tower)
* Coding (Python, Bash, other)
* Version control (Git or similar)
* Cisco network management
* Configuration management
*Skills*
Python, Ansible, configuration management, Cisco network mgmt, Automation
*Top Skills Details*
Python,Ansible,configuration management,Cisco network mgmt
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
1 year contract
*Experience Level*
Expert Level
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $50 - $65
