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.