Network Automation Engineer / Senior Consultant

Our client is seeking a Network Automation Engineer/Senior Consultant to design and build automation solutions that streamline network configuration and management. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure tools. This is a fully remote position (anywhere in the US, EST hours).Network Automation Engineer/Senior Consultant's Responsibilities and Duties: Design, develop, and maintain Python-based tools for network automation and internal application developmentBuild and manage Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management across network environmentsDevelop and support Django-based applications used for network operations and toolingAutomate repetitive network configuration and provisioning tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errorIntegrate and maintain IP Address Management (IPAM) tools where applicableCollaborate with network engineering teams to identify automation opportunitiesTroubleshoot and resolve issues within automation scripts, playbooks, and applicationsDocument automation workflows, scripts, and configuration standardsNetwork Automation Engineer/Senior Consultant's Qualifications and Skills: Professional experience in a Network Automation Engineer, Network Engineer, or similar roleStrong Python skills, with experience in both network automation and application developmentHands-on experience with Ansible for configuration managementExperience building or maintaining applications with DjangoFamiliarity with IPAM tools is a plusSolid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructureAbility to work independently in a fully remote, EST-aligned scheduleRightClick is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.