Lead Network Architect with IaC - Birmingham, UK in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 110 000 - 140 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a hands-on Lead Network Architect to drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and eliminate manual network configurations across Cisco data centres. You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation pipelines and establish robust CI/CD processes.

The role requires deep Cisco NX-OS and VXLAN BGP-EVPN expertise, as well as proficiency in Python, YAML/JSON, and Ansible.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC.

Responsabilités

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations.
• Champion GitOps principles with Git as the source of truth and automated rollbacks.
• Integrate automation across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Ansible Platform.

Connaissances

Cisco NX-OS

VXLAN BGP‑EVPN

vPC

IaC

Python

YAML

JSON

Ansible

GitHub Workflows

GitLab Workflows

pyATS

Genie

LLD Documentation

FCA/PRA

Outils

NDFC

NetBox

ServiceNow

Ansible Platform

Description du poste

Role

Lead Network Architect with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Contract (6 Months)
Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK
Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

The Role

We are seeking a highly hands-on Lead Network Architect to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centres.

What You'll Do

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations.
• Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks.
• Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

Must-Have Skills

• Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation.
• Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards).

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately.