Job description

Senior Network Engineer
Job Number: 25-04608

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client in New York, NY.

ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications:

Network Automation & Scripting:
- Expertise with Ansible:
  - Experience writing and managing playbooks, roles, and Jinja2 templates
  - YAML syntax fluency
  - Use of Ansible Tower / AWX for workflow orchestration
- Proficiency in NetBrain Automation:
  - Understanding of Dynamic Maps, Runbooks, Executable Maps, and Qapps
  - Ability to translate procedural logic from Ansible into NetBrain's visual / runbook scripting format
  - Experience with NetBrain Integrated IDE, Python Script Nodes, and CLI Parser
- Python Programming:
  - Proficiency in writing and adapting Python scripts for network tasks
  - Familiarity with NetBrain Python APIs for automation integration
- CLI and Device Interaction:
  - Deep understanding of Cisco, Arista, Juniper CLI syntax and configuration patterns
  - Ability to abstract CLI logic from Ansible into NetBrain CLI Parser rules
Network Infrastructure Knowledge:
- Routing and Switching Protocols:
  - Strong foundation in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VXLAN, and VRFs
- Infrastructure Platforms:
  - Experience with multivendor environments: Cisco IOS / XE / XR, Nexus, ASA / FTD, Arista EOS, Juniper JunOS
- SDN and Modern Architectures, preferred:
  - Familiarity with Cisco ACI, Meraki, SD-WAN
  - Understanding how automation fits into SDN and hybrid data center architectures
Tooling and Integration:
- IPAM / DNS Integration:
  - Working knowledge of tools like Infoblox or BlueCat for automation use cases
- Source Control:
  - Experience using Git for versioning and tracking Ansible / NetBrain scripts, a plus
- Ticketing & ITSM Integration:
  - Familiarity with integrating automation with Ivanti or other ticketing systems
- Design & Implementation Experience:
  - Leading or co-leading network automation design efforts
  - Translating manual SOPs or Ansible workflows into automated runbooks in NetBrain
  - Documenting design decisions, dependencies, and rollback plans for automation tasks
  - Performing test, validation, and deployment of automated tasks in staging and production environments
Soft Skills & Project Experience:
- Strong documentation and knowledge transfer skills (especially for automation runbooks)
- Ability to collaborate with network architects, DevOps, and operations teams
- Experience conducting code reviews, QA testing of automation outcomes, and post-migration tuning
- Comfortable presenting migration strategies to leadership and project stakeholders
Certification & Training (Preferred):
- Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise): Foundation in advanced networking
- NetBrain Certified Professional: Hands-on NetBrain automation expertise
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Cert: Validation of Ansible automation skill
- Python for Network Engineers: Practical automation scripting skills
- ITIL Foundation (Optional): Understanding change and release mgmt.

Pay Rate: $80 - $85 / Hour

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
Greg Papalexis
Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com
(646) 849-5359
LinkedIn | Greg Papalexis

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

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