Our client is looking for a pragmatic Network Automation Engineer to work at the point where core infrastructure meets artificial intelligence. This is not a research position. They want a hands-on Network Engineer who has transitioned into automation and uses AI coding tools to build faster and smarter.
What's in it for you:
You will work with modern AI tooling such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor every day, building real automation rather than theory. This is a 6 month contract with long-term extensions available, giving you stability as well as variety. The role is fully remote within UK only.
If you enjoy using AI to speed up Python development across a multi-vendor network and security estate, and you want a role that values pragmatism over perfection, this one is worth a conversation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Python scripts that automate network and security workflows across a multi-vendor enterprise environment
- Use AI coding assistants and LLMs to accelerate development and keep delivery cycles fast
- Build and maintain REST API integrations with network and security platforms
- Apply LLM and RAG concepts and effective prompting to technical and code-generation tasks
- Review and refine AI-generated code so it is reliable and ready for production
- Work across vendors including Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto and F5
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a multicultural, global setting
- Contribute to version control, deployment pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for network environments
Skills/Must have:
- Solid Python skills, including OOP, REST API integrations and automation libraries for infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar)
- Working knowledge of LLMs, RAG and prompting for code generation
- Ability to read and understand Python code
- Core networking and security knowledge across major enterprise vendors (Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5)
- Fluent English, spoken and written (C1 preferred)
- A pragmatic problem-solving mindset, focused on fast resolution and continuous iteration
- Roughly a balanced 6/10 across network, development and AI (not an expert role)
Nice to have:
- Agile experience (Scrum or Kanban)
- Git, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code applied to networks
AI Network Automation Engineer employer: Hamilton Barnes
Hamilton Barnes is an exceptional employer for those passionate about live sports broadcasting, offering a dynamic work environment that thrives on teamwork and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and development in cutting-edge technology, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values their contributions, all while being part of the excitement surrounding Premier League matchday coverage. The shift-based nature of the role allows for flexibility, and the potential for overtime ensures that hard work is rewarded.
