Network Designer with IaC (Infrastructure as Code)-Birmingham

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to drive Infrastructure as Code in production-grade automation for Cisco data centers. The role emphasizes building CI/CD pipelines and eliminating manual configurations in a hands-on capacity.

You will translate low-level designs into automated workflows, ensure governance in regulated environments, and integrate across NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS and VXLAN BGP-EVPN.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling.
• Strong Python for REST APIs and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes.
• Champion GitOps with gates and automated rollbacks.
• Integrate automation across NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow and AAP.

Skills

Cisco NX-OS

VXLAN BGP-EVPN

vPC

Infrastructure as Code

Python

YAML/JSON

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

GitHub/GitLab CI/CD

pyATS/Genie

Regulatory governance FCA/PRA

Tools

NDFC

NetBox

ServiceNow

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

Job description

Role: Senior Network Designer with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Type: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

The Role

We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer 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 centers.

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.