Senior Network Engineer With Infrastructure As Code (Iac)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment seeks a Senior Network Engineer to drive Infrastructure-as-Code for Cisco data centres in a hybrid work model. You will translate low-level designs into automated workflows and build robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical changes.

Ideal candidates will have Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, and vPC expertise, plus strong Python, YAML/JSON and Ansible skills, with experience in regulated FCA/PRA environments.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, and vPC.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation experience.
• Python, YAML, JSON and Ansible experience.
• GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, Genie for validation.
• Experience with FCA/PRA governed environments and LLd documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations.
• Champion GitOps principles with strict gates and automated rollbacks.
• Integrate automation across platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

Skills

Cisco NX-OS

VXLAN BGP-EVPN

vPC

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Python

YAML

JSON

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (A

CI/CD

GitOps

Governance in regulated environments

Tools

GitHub/GitLab workflows

pyATS

Genie

NDFC

Job description

Role: Senior Network Engineer 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.