Senior Network Designer With Infrastructure As Code (Iac)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Designer with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate complex Cisco data centre networks. This contract role involves building robust CI/CD pipelines, implementing GitOps, and integrating NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and AAP within a regulated enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will translate low-level designs into production-ready automation workflows, ensuring safe, auditable changes with strict

Qualifications

• Senior Network Automation Engineer with IaC focus.
• Must have Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP‑EVPN, vPC, NDFC experience.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for network changes.

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

Networking expertise

IaC

Python (REST APIs)

YAML/JSON

CI/CD testing

Governance (LLD 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 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.