Job Summary For Senior Network Automation Consultant
(White Plains, NY | 10+ Years’ Experience | Onsite)
• Lead the transformation of manual network operations into a fully automated, standardized, and secure automation ecosystem.
• Design, develop, and deploy reusable network automation frameworks using Ansible (Core, Tower, AWX).
• Convert traditional CLI-based network operations into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows.
• Integrate automation processes with enterprise tools such as GitLab (CI/CD pipelines), ServiceNow (change management), and CyberArk (credential vaulting).
• Automate network configuration management, compliance, patching, backups, and provisioning for Cisco (IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS) and F5 (TMOS) platforms.
• Create and enforce gold-standard configuration templates and normalize device configurations across multiple sites.
• Implement automated processes for OS patching, firmware upgrades, security audits, and compliance reporting (NERC/CIP, PCI, CIS Benchmarks).
• Develop and maintain automation architecture documentation, flow diagrams, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery (DR) processes.
• Support and collaborate with network operations, cybersecurity, and engineering teams; provide knowledge transfer and onboarding materials.
• Ensure solutions align with industry best practices, security, and reliability requirements, especially for medium-sized government or public-sector utilities.
• Recommend and guide long-term automation strategies and tool choices for the client.
• Deliver stakeholder training and support ongoing automation initiatives.
Required Skills & Tools
• Ansible (Core/Tower/AWX) for playbook and workflow development
• Python scripting, YAML, Jinja2 templating
• GitLab for CI/CD and version control
• ServiceNow workflow integration
• CyberArk for secrets management
• Cisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS, F5 LTM/GTM/TMOS device automation
• IaC frameworks and governance
• Experience with compliance frameworks (NERC/CIP, CIS)
• Strong documentation and architecture design skills
• Prior experience with public sector or utility projects (required)
