Principal Network Automation Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Network Automation Architect to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape the architecture and evolution of a network automation platform that supports reliable, production-grade services. The ideal candidate will bring deep networking and security expertise together with hands-on software engineering experience to drive an intent-driven, network-as-code approach. You will partner closely with engineering teams to establish scalable patterns, API governance, and automation standards that improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of the network automation platform, ensuring production software quality and availability
• Design and maintain a Python-based network-as-code platform, incorporating tools like Ansible and Terraform where needed
• Develop backend services using Flask and contribute to frontend development using JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React
• Establish an API-first architecture with governance for service contracts and versioning
• Architect automated service lifecycles for customer-facing network services while ensuring service reliability and performance metrics are met

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant technical experience, including 3+ years in a principal or lead architect role
• 8+ years in platform/software engineering with experience in production software ownership and Python service development (Flask or similar)
• 8+ years of deep expertise in networking and security including MPLS L3VPN, BGP, and multi-vendor policies
• 6+ years in network automation and orchestration, focusing on network-as-code and intent-driven provisioning
• 5+ years with GitOps/CI/CD practices including pipeline authoring and automated validation
• 4+ years in technical leadership, setting architectural standards, and mentoring engineers
• 3+ years in data engineering, specifically with document, graph, and timeseries data models

Benefits

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.