Network DevOps Engineer - W2 Only

InvestM Technology LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

InvestM Technology LLC is seeking an experienced Network DevOps Engineer (NetDevOps) in San Francisco, CA, with hybrid work and occasional travel to San Ramon. The role combines traditional Cisco networking with software engineering to automate network configurations, upgrades, compliance, and validation across on-premises and Azure environments.

You will build Python/Terraform automation, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and leverage tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to accelerate development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise DevOps/NetDevOps with hands-on networking and automation.
• Strong Cisco routing/switching knowledge plus SD-WAN and QoS.
• Experience with Azure networking, ExpressRoute, VNets, and Azure Firewall.
• Proficient in Python, Terraform, IaC, Git and CI/CD practices.
• Familiar with AI-assisted coding tools and code validation before prod.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python and Terraform automation for network config, upgrades, and remediation.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps Repos and YAML.
• Automate network operations via REST APIs and vendor platforms (Cisco, F5, Azure).
• Engineer Cisco routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, wireless, and F5 infra.
• Design Azure networking components: VNets, ExpressRoute, Firewall, VPNs.
• Implement pre/post-change validation and rollback workflows.
• Leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate development and testing.
• Collaborate with network engineering and incident/change management teams.

Skills

Python scripting

Terraform

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

REST APIs

Cisco routing/switching

SD-WAN

F5 load balancers

Azure networking

AI-assisted coding tools

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Nexus Dashboard

SD-WAN vManage

Azure Resource Manager

ThousandEyes

Forward Networks

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Network DevOps Engineer (NetDevOps) Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | Occasional travel to San Ramon, CA

Network DevOps Engineer (NetDevOps) Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | Occasional travel to San Ramon, CA

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network DevOps Engineer with strong enterprise Cisco networking expertise and hands-on experience in network automation, Python, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will combine traditional enterprise networking skills with a software engineering mindset to automate network configuration, upgrades, compliance, and validation across on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments. Experience with Cisco networking, Azure, Python, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot is highly desirable. The role involves close collaboration with network engineering teams, participation in an after-hours on-call rotation, and working within established change and incident management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Python and Terraform automation for network configuration, software upgrades, compliance checks, and remediation.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Repos and YAML Pipelines.
• Automate network operations through REST APIs and vendor platforms, including Cisco Catalyst Center, Nexus Dashboard, SD-WAN vManage, F5, and Azure Resource Manager.
• Engineer and support Cisco routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, wireless, and F5 load balancing infrastructure.
• Design and automate Azure networking components, including VNets, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and Azure Firewall.
• Implement pre-change validation, post-change verification, automated testing, and rollback workflows.
• Leverage AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, testing, and documentation.
• Integrate network assurance and verification tools such as ThousandEyes and Forward Networks.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, perform root cause analysis, and maintain network documentation and IPAM records.

Required Qualifications

• 5 10 years of enterprise DevOps engineering experience, including recent Network Automation / NetDevOps experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco routing and switching, including VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS.
• Production experience with Cisco SD-WAN or Versa, Cisco Firepower/FTD firewalls, and Cisco wireless controllers.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, VNets, and Azure Firewall.
• Strong Python scripting/development skills and experience integrating with REST APIs.
• Production experience with Terraform, infrastructure as code (IaC), Git, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Repos and YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and the ability to validate generated code before production use.
• Experience with network monitoring, assurance, and verification platforms.
• Background in financial services technology environments; exposure to Bloomberg, CRD, Eagle, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Preferred Cisco Certifications

Any one of the following certification combinations is preferred:

• Cisco Certified DevNet Expert or CCIE Automation.
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional or CCNP Automation, with Ansible, Terraform, and Python experience.
• CCIE (Written + Lab), with Ansible, Terraform, and Python experience.

Additional Preferred Experience

• AIOps pipeline development.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations or LLM-assisted workflows for network/infrastructure operations.
• ITIL-aligned change and incident management processes.
• Familiarity with network access control platforms such as Forescout, Cisco ISE, or Aruba ClearPass.