Contract Python Network Automation Jobs in Lansdale, PA

Job#: 3034990
Job Description:
Connectvitiy Network Engineer
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania (Partial Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise connectivity services for mission-critical financial platforms. This role will focus on WAN, Internet Edge, and B2B connectivity, providing hands-on engineering support for a team managing critical infrastructure. The position is for a self-starter who can drive work independently, balance engineering with lifecycle management, and contribute to the modernization of complex global networks in a regulated, high-availability environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering for WAN and edge network operations, primarily on Juniper and Cisco platforms.
• Manage Internet Edge and B2B Edge connectivity to external financial institutions, including NATs, ACLs, and carrier coordination.
• Handle the full solution lifecycle, including design reviews, hardware replacements (EOL/EOS), code upgrades, and bug scrubs.
• Support cloud-connected networking for multiple cloud implementations.
• Analyze network performance, capacity, and traffic trends to proactively implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation, including standards, runbooks, and diagrams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and business partners to ensure solutions meet performance and security requirements.
• Engage with senior architects and participate in peer reviews, challenging designs respectfully when necessary.

Required Qualifications
Experience:

• 5+ years of network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proven background in WAN engineering with both Juniper and Cisco platforms.
• Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, edge routing, and ACLs.
• Experience working with carriers and service delivery.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Cisco IOS/IOS-XE and JunOS.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, and enterprise routing concepts.
• Knowledge of network design best practices, performance engineering, and troubleshooting.

Professional Attributes:

• A self-starter mentality with the ability to drive work independently.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both tactically and strategically within a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Python or other automation experience for tasks like interface provisioning and configuration generation.
• Cisco and/or Juniper certifications are valued but not required; real-world experience is prioritized.

Work Environment
This position requires a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The role is part of a small, tenured, and collaborative team that is distributed across several locations and maintains close communication.
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