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Phaxis · 18 hours ago

Core Network Automation Engineer

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70/hr - $80/hr

Phaxis is seeking a Core Network Automation Engineer whose primary focus is building and operating automated solutions for core network infrastructure. This role involves replacing manual network operations with scalable, repeatable automation using tools like Ansible and Python.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks for core network infrastructure

Develop automation using Ansible, Python, and related tools to manage network and firewall platforms

Replace manual network configuration and change processes with fully automated workflows

Automate provisioning, validation, compliance checks, and rollback for network changes

Build standardized network configurations using templates, variables, and source control

Integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows

Develop automated testing and pre/post-change validation for network changes

Operate and troubleshoot automated network systems in production environments

Continuously improve automation coverage, reliability, and scalability

Document automation architecture, workflows, and network standards

Qualification

AnsiblePythonNetwork automationCore networkingVersion control (Git)TroubleshootingCI/CD toolingNetwork state validationAutomation certifications

Required

Strong experience building network automation using Ansible, Python, or similar tools

Solid background in core networking (routing, switching, firewall platforms)

Hands-on experience automating network changes in production environments

Strong understanding of network data models, templates, and configuration abstractions

Experience using version control systems (Git) for network automation

Ability to troubleshoot both network behavior and automation logic

Preferred

Experience building end-to-end network automation platforms or frameworks

Familiarity with CI/CD tooling for infrastructure or network automation

Experience with network state validation, testing, or intent-based approaches

Experience working in large-scale or highly available network environments

Advanced networking or automation certifications

Company

Phaxis

Phaxis is one of the nation's leading recruiting and consulting firms.

Founded in 2002

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

http://phisearch.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Seth Friedland

Co-Founder and CEO

Erik DiGiacomo

President

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