Network Engineer with Automation and Python

Onsite in any (Alpharetta GA; Columbus OH; Omaha NE; or Milwaukee WI.)

USC/GC only!!

Job Title: Network Engineer with Cisco Networking experience Automation and Python experience.

Location: This role requires 5 days onsite at one of the following locations: Alpharetta GA; Columbus OH; Omaha NE; or Milwaukee WI.

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire after 6 months

Required Skills:

• Strong foundational networking knowledge covering routing switching VLANs VRFs NAT and high availability design. (3 years)
• Handson experience with Cisco networking gear (Arista F5 BIGIP and Palo Alto experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Python for network automation Hands-on including API interactions JSON/YAML handling and Jinja2 templating. (3 years).
• Advanced Ansible expertise including playbooks roles and vendor-specific collections. (3 years).
• Strong Linux command-line skills applicable to network and automation workflows.
• Experience working with REST APIs and vendor-specific SDKs.
• Experience using Django to build internal tools or automation dashboards.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation including well written code comments.
• Solid understanding of GitLab workflows CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based development workflows
• Python Automation

Preferred Experience:

• Experience using Forward Networks for intent-based analysis and network state validation across complex environments.
• Handson familiarity with pyATS/Genie including testbed creation automated network validation and Cisco configuration/state verification workflows.
• Practical experience with Nornir leveraging its parallel Python-native automation framework for scalable multivendor network automation tasks.
• Understanding and application of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles including version-controlled configurations declarative automation and repeatable pipeline-driven network deployments.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical mindset with strong debugging and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to clearly communicate with engineering operations and leadership teams.
• Organized self-directed and comfortable in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative team player who accepts feedback and contributes to shared goals
• Committed to building maintainable scalable automation solutions.