Senior Network Automation Engineer – Contract (Round Rock)

Apex Systems; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Austin, TX is seeking a CCNP-level Network Engineer to join a high-performance team responsible for designing, implementing, and automating complex enterprise networks. The role covers data center, campus, wireless, and network automation initiatives on a round-the-clock scale.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, hands-on routing/switching expertise, and proficiency with Python, Ansible, and REST APIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco, Arista, Dell, or Juniper platforms.
• Experience with data center and campus networking environments.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, Ansible automation, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Deploy and support wireless infrastructure including APs and controllers.
• Architect scalable campus and data-center networking solutions.
• Manage routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannels.
• Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs.
• Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues; implement long-term fixes.
• Create documentation, diagrams, and technical roadmaps; participate in change control.

Skills

CCNP-level networking

Enterprise routing & switching

TCP/IP fundamentals

Wireless networking

Data center & campus networking

Network security fundamentals

Python scripting

Ansible automation

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Python scripting

Ansible automation

REST APIs

Job description

Apex Systems in Austin, TX is seeking a CCNP-level Network Engineer to join a high-performance team responsible for designing, implementing, and automating complex enterprise networks. The role covers data center, campus, wireless, and network automation initiatives on a round-the-clock scale.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, hands-on routing/switching expertise, and proficiency with Python, Ansible, and REST APIs.