Network Engineer

Network Engineer – 6-months – SC Cleared preferred

My financial customer is looking for a hands-on Network Engineer with strong experience in network automation, particularly Ansible and Terraform, alongside Cisco networking technologies. The role will focus on automating network configuration, patching, testing and validation while supporting and improving enterprise infrastructure.

Essential Skills & Experience from the Network Engineer:

• SC Clearance preferred
• Strong network engineering experience with a focus on automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong Cisco networking experience, particularly Nexus switching and ACI.
• Experience with F5 load balancing technologies (LTM/DNS).
• Strong understanding of routing, switching and network security.
• Experience automating configuration, testing and network validation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting business-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:

• Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible and Terraform.
• Automate network configuration, patching, pre/post-change testing.
• Support and troubleshoot Cisco network infrastructure, including Nexus and ACI.
• Maintain and enhance F5 load balancing and network security platforms.
• Support routing, switching, firewalls and critical network services.
• Investigate complex incidents and contribute to infrastructure projects and service improvements.
• Work with Network, Security and Platform teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.

Desirable Skills from the Network Engineer:

• Check Point firewalls, including VSX.
• Python scripting.
• Cloud networking across Azure or AWS.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.

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