Network DevOps Engineer

Top Skills' Details

• 7+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer with Designing and Implementing complex networking.
• 6+ years of experience with automating network functions using tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform.
• 4+ years of experience with administration of Ansible Automation platform to support network automation.
• 3+ years of experience in building Network test and deployment automation pipelines using Git and CICD tools such as GitActions, Jenkins, Harness & Helm charts.

Description

Automation being a huge part of global network strategy, we are looking for an enthusiastic team member with passion to innovate and excel, to join our amazing Network DevOps team as Senior Network DevOps Engineer. The Network DevOps team is responsible for Global Network and automates, maintains and manages the Core network services, Network Monitoring tools and Security infrastructure. The team is tasked to automate 100% of the Global Network operations and find innovative ways to improve the global end-user experience. We are building the next generation innovative and self-healing network automation platform and are eager to find people to help us achieve these goals and beyond.

The deal candidate has:

- Proven design and implementation experience in different networking technologies such as Routers & Switches, Firewalls, WAN, Network Monitoring Tools, and Network security infrastructure.

- A passion to find out network operations use cases and automate them using tools such as Ansible and Python.

- An eagerness to listen to business, abstract the complexity from it and provide intelligent automated solutions.

- A comprehensive Networking background , who has then moved towards automating the daily network operational and compliance tasks.

- A passion to automate everything, and nothing can stop you from finding a way to do that.

You will:

- Be working closely and collaboratively with expert network architects and great engineers.

- Be a key contributor to drive adoption of Network Automation practices and operating models across all Global Network teams.

- Be accountable for establishing technical level relationships and partnering with all business disciplines and other MI teams to define and implement the network automation solution.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

- As an individual contributor or member of a project team support successful implementation of network automation projects

- Provides technical input to the overall architectural and operational discussions around network automation infrastructure and tools.

- Act as a network developer to create innovative solutions and write python and Ansible code on daily basis.

- Act as an active contributor in delivering our products in time by participating and delivering work through Agile scrum practices.

- Conducts research, design and implementation of Network infrastructure Automation solutions and build standard practices across enterprise operations.

- Make contributions to other Network automation solutions that enhance the operations and cost structures of the environment

- Create and make available project documentation with a focus on communicating technical features and functions of solutions

- Work closely with department leadership and service providers to support alignment of plans with solution delivery

- Participate in and suggests improvements to standards configuration, change management processes and practices

- Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects and tasks

Skills

Devops, Aws, Python, Cloud, Ansible, Automation

Top Skills Details

Devops,Aws,Python,Cloud,Ansible,Automation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills required:

- Certification in network and/or security technologies (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, Cisco DevNet etc.)

- Expertise in developing Ansible automations to manage network devices (Cisco, HP, Checkpoint, PaloAlto, etc.). Be comfortable with designing ansible framework to support automations use cases, well defined roles, functions, filters.

- Experience working in DevOps and Test-driven culture and managing code life cycle using Git and related processes & tools.

- Knowledge with python web development (Apache, Flask, WSGI, Docker, K8's, HTML/CSS) to create custom network management tools

- Experience with writing Infrastructure as a Code for Cloud network components (VPC, RT, TGW, WAN, Shared Services) as well as Firewalls as a Service, SDWAN, SSE/SASE.

- Experience with writing automations for Compliance management, Configuration management, SoT, Golden configs etc.

- Experience in Network automation software, libraries, and tools such as Netmiko, Nornir, Netbox, PyATS, Genie, F5 SDK, Pan-os-python etc.

- Experience managing AAP (Ansible Automation Platform) admin functions, backups, recovery, upgrade, integrations, best practices, governance, KPI reports

- Knowledge with Load Balancers viz F5 - GTM/LTM, Cloud equivalent

- Knowledge managing Linux platforms.

- Experience working in a Scrum team or other Agile methodologies.

- Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $121.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

h4> 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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.