Networking Architect – Designs, Plans Enterprise Networks and Compliance

Role Summary
This role involves leading the architecture, deployment, and management of advanced network automation and data management solutions. The professional will be responsible for designing, governing, and optimizing network tools, platforms, and integrations to support enterprise network operations. This position requires a deep understanding of network engineering, automation, and data modeling to ensure accurate and efficient network infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee NetBrain deployments, including device discovery, dynamic mapping, path analysis, automation, and platform integrations.
• Design and implement the NetBox data model for network devices, circuits, Internet Protocol Address Management, and custom fields, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and maintain integrations and data pipelines among NetBox, NetBrain, Infoblox, ServiceNow, monitoring systems, and configuration management tools.
• Create automation scripts and applications using APIs, webhooks, Python, Ansible, and custom plugins to streamline network operations.
• Establish data quality standards, reconciliation processes, and ownership models for the network source of truth.
• Provide training and ongoing support to engineering and operations teams, gathering requirements for new tooling capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and knowledge sharing.
• Document solutions, processes, and best practices for sustainable network management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, adopting new automation frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain active awareness of industry standards and certifications to enhance network automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering experience, including 3+ years specializing in network tooling and automation.
• Hands on experience with NetBrain architecture and administration.
• Hands on experience with NetBox, including data modeling, REST and GraphQL APIs, and integrations.
• Proficiency in Python, API development, and familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of enterprise routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $82.00 – $86.90 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.