Senior Network Engineer - Network Automation & Infrastructure

Rose International; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Senior Network Engineer / Network Automation Engineer to design, manage, troubleshoot, and automate enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and network automation using Python/Ansible. This onsite role requires proximity to Round Rock, TX.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network engineering, hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 switching, network design, and familiarity with major platforms (Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• CCNP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, troubleshoot, and automate enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, wireless, and network automation with Python/Ansible.
• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments.
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Background: Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules.
• Prompt & Spec Engineering: write precise, unambiguous PRDs for LLM parsing.
• Workflow Mastery: break down complex apps into multi-agent systems.
• Testing: automated verification criteria and mapping code to specs during PRs.

Skills

5+ years network engineering

Layer 2/Layer 3 switching

Network design & troubleshooting

Python/Ansible scripting

REST APIs & programmability

Networking platforms (Dell, Cisco, Ar?

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP & security basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

CCNP Preferred

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

***Only qualified Senior Network Engineer - Network Automation & Infrastructure candidates located near Round Rock, TX are to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence ***

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• CCNP Preferred

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as:
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals

Role

Senior Network Engineer / Network Automation Engineer responsible for designing, managing, troubleshooting, and automating enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and network automation using Python/Ansible.

Key Responsibilities - CCNP Level In The Following

• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Technical Background: Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules.
• Prompt & Spec Engineering: Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse without "vibe coding".
• Workflow Mastery: Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks).
• Testing: Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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