Senior Network Engineer - Network Automation & Infrastructure

About the role

Senior Network Engineer / Network Automation Engineer responsible for designing, managing, troubleshooting, and automating enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and network automation using Python/Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel) and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals
• Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules
• Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse
• Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks)
• Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• CCNP certification

Pay & Schedule

Hourly rate range: $68.00 – $80.00. Standard working hours, full-time, on-site in Round Rock, TX. Estimated duration: 13 months (temporary).