Senior Network Automation Engineer — Hybrid in Chandler

BlackCube Labs; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer in Chandler, AZ, offering a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) on a 12+ month contract. The role requires 7+ years in senior network engineering/architecture and hands-on automation with Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

The engineer will drive CI/CD pipelines, design scalable automation solutions, and lead security architecture discussions while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with DevOps and software teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior network engineering/architecture roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Linux administration.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, VRFs).
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with SDN technologies (Arista CVP, Cisco ACI/SDN).

Responsibilities

• Automate network tasks and workflows using Python, Linux, Ansible, and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Terraform, Infrastructure as Code).
• Design, test, and implement network automation strategies for configuration, monitoring, and management.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, providing technical feedback.
• Collaborate with DevOps, network engineers, and software developers to streamline operations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
• Lead architectural discussions and decision-making for network and automation solutions.
• Support on-call rotations for application users, as needed.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, processes, and code.
• Ensure network security and participate in security architecture planning.

Skills

Python

Linux admin

Networking basics

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

SDN

Arista CVP

Cisco ACI

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

BlackCube Labs is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer in Chandler, AZ, offering a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) on a 12+ month contract. The role requires 7+ years in senior network engineering/architecture and hands-on automation with Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

The engineer will drive CI/CD pipelines, design scalable automation solutions, and lead security architecture discussions while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with DevOps and software teams.