Freelance Python Network Programming Jobs in Lexington, MA

Description

4 Days in the office from any of our locations in Johnston RI, Dallas TX, Nashville TN, Iselin NJ, Westwood or Medford MA, or Phoenix AZ and couple other locations

Role is not relocation eligible. 

Senior Network Engineer - Multi-Cloud & Hybrid-Cloud Automation

Description

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Cloud & Hybrid-Cloud Automation Engineer specializing in network automation. This role will focus on developing and maintaining automated network solutions across various public cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on Itential, Terraform, Ansible, and Python. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of networking concepts, hands-on experience with native public cloud networking & security constructs, Aviatrix, Arista CloudVision and Palo Alto Networks, and a proven track record in automating networks in large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated network infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) and hybrid-cloud environments (Equinix/Megaport)
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Itential, Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline network configuration and deployment 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network automation strategies and integrate them with cloud-native services 
• Automate Spine-Leaf architecture for hybrid-cloud application hosting
• Develop automation builds to establish network security rules, ensuring secure and efficient traffic management
• Develop automation builds for networking and security tools to ensure high availability, reliability, and visibility
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on network automation best practices 
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in multi-cloud & hybrid-cloud automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience 
• 5+ years of experience in networking, with at least 3 years focused on network automation
• Proficiency in Terraform, Itential, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPCs/VNETs/VCNs, AWS TGW, Azure vWAN, OCI DRG, Private Links, DirectConnect, ExpressRoute, FastConnect, routing, switching, IPsec, VPNs, SG/NSG and Next Generation firewalls 
• Hands-on experience with Arista Spine-Leaf technologies, particularly CloudVision Portal
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks physical and virtual firewalls, including configuration and API management
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale environments, preferably within the financial sector
• Familiarity with Network Monitoring and Management tools 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or HashiCorp Cloud Engineer or Aviatrix ACE IaC are highly desirable
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness, GitLab CI).  

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Pay Transparency 

The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $152,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience..

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.