Principal Network Automation & API Architect

EOS IT Solutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Principal Architect for Network Services and Automation to lead next-gen automation for provisioning, config management, API strategy, and orchestration pipelines across enterprise networks.

The role focuses on delivering world-class APIs and self-service capabilities, guiding cross-functional teams within Network, Security, and Platform groups. This position requires 10+ years in network engineering/architecture and strong automation and API design expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Network Engineering/Architecture.
• Expertise in automation frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong API design experience (REST/GraphQL, OpenAPI specs).
• Experience with orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state automation and orchestration architecture.
• Lead API-first design for world-class network service APIs.
• Architect CI/CD and GitOps-based orchestration pipelines.
• Build automation frameworks for network provisioning and config management.
• Drive model-driven configuration and intent-based networking.
• Create self-service workflows, catalogs, and integration patterns.
• Govern API lifecycle, schema design, documentation, and standards.
• Lead cross-functional delivery with Network, Security, and Platform teams.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Terraform

API design

CI/CD

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

ArgoCD

OpenAPI

Job description

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Principal Architect for Network Services and Automation to lead next-gen automation for provisioning, config management, API strategy, and orchestration pipelines across enterprise networks.

The role focuses on delivering world-class APIs and self-service capabilities, guiding cross-functional teams within Network, Security, and Platform groups. This position requires 10+ years in network engineering/architecture and strong automation and API design expertise.