At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead network automation projects and enhance production environments with innovative solutions.
- Company: Award-winning tech firm known for security and compliance excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work options, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a supportive and diverse environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of network automation.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Cisco networking and automation tools required.
The predicted salary is between 46800 - 60000 £ per year.
Daily Rate - £600-£700
Duration - March 27
IR35 - Inside
Location - Bristol, Birmingham, London, Some travel to Swindon
3 days onsite 2 from home.
What we would like to see from you:
- Strong hands-on experience in Cisco data centre networking (NX-OS, VXLAN EVPN)
- Proven ability to build and support automation in production environments
- Comfortable working across networking and software tooling
- Experience working in structured delivery environments with change control and governance
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across both network and automation layers
- Ability to work collaboratively with TDA, delivery, testing and operations teams
Essential skills:
- Cisco NX-OS, including VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, SNMPv3, TACACS+
- Cisco NDFC including fabric templates, Recalculate and Deploy, out-of-sync detection and image management.
- EVPN-VXLAN and multi-site EVPN architecture, including live production migration design and rollback within constrained change windows.
- Python for production-quality automation and REST API integration (eg NDFC, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Red Hat AAP, Sentinel, Vault), including use of Python data structures to model intent and state.
- YAML data modelling, including Ansible role and playbook design.
- JSON data handling and schema validation, including understanding of JSON as an interchange format alongside Python dictionaries and YAML, and basic schema-based validation concepts to support automation testing and assurance workflows (eg pyATS outputs, API responses).
- GitHub/Gitlab, including self-hosted runner configuration, OIDC token handling, environment protection rules and workflow dispatch.
- pyATS and Genie, including testbed construction, NX-OS parser usage, assertion patterns and automated rollback triggers on validation failure.
- GitOps principles, with Git treated as the control plane, including idempotency, branch protection, signed commits and four-eyes enforcement via pipeline gates.
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform including execution environment design (container-based), job template configuration and dynamic inventory integration (eg NetBox).
- Experience producing HLD/LLD documentation aligned to FCA/PRA regulated delivery standards, with decisions traceable to requirements and explicit risk acceptance.
- NetBox 4.x data modelling, custom fields and automation integration.
Please share your latest CV.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Technical Network Automation Architect in London employer: LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an exceptional employer located in South Yorkshire, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to compliance and accuracy, the company provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. Joining our team means being part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on the payroll operations for a large workforce.
Contact Details:
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd Recruitment Team
