Network Automation Engineer

Contractor

Plano, Texas

21 Oct 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Network Automation Engineer for a contract with a client in Plano, TX(Remote). This role requires hands-on experience in automating large-scale network environments using Python, Ansible, and Arista EOS.

    Rate Range: $35/hour to 37/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

     

    Network Automation Engineer job responsibilities include:

    • Design and implement automation frameworks and playbooks using Python, Ansible, and Arista EOS to provision and monitor large-scale network topologies.

    • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and ensure high-quality deployments.

    • Develop reusable modules and device classes for scalable network configuration and validation.

    • Build monitoring dashboards and telemetry systems using tools like Grafana, Splunk, and cloud-native solutions.

    • Troubleshoot automation failures, perform root cause analysis, and publish actionable bug reports.

    • Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, self-service automation platforms and maintain performance, availability, and scalability.

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

    • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in network automation, DevOps, or software engineering roles.

    • Strong hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, and Arista EOS for building scalable automation frameworks.

    • Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), cloud services (AWS), and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@akkodisgroup.com



    Pay Details: $35.00 to $37.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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