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# Network Automation Engineer

- **Company:** VACO LLC
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Hardwares, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Layer, PostgreSQL, Network Monitoring, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OAuth, OpenID, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Redis, Azure Active Directory, Kusto Query Language, Software Engineering, SQLAlchemy, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Web Application Frameworks, Cisco WebEx, Datadog, Model-Driven Development, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Juniper, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, OSS/BSS, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Docker
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_A430C5087419F31C02D00BA9FE37CD42

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring professional experience developing production Python services alongside meaningful hands-on knowledge of enterprise or service provider networking.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Python backend services using FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy, including async and multi-process service patterns Build and maintain event-driven integrations using Kafka Leverage Redis for caching and state management Develop and extend integrations with network management systems, including: Cisco SD-WAN Cisco Meraki Webex Adtran nCommand Juniper Arista Nokia NFM-P/NFM-T Contribute to telemetry data pipelines and observability tooling using Azure Data Explorer, Grafana, and custom dashboards Maintain and extend the Vue3 front end for operational and engineering tooling Manage infrastructure-as-code using Crossplane across multi-cloud environments Work within and extend the platform's identity and access control model using Auth0, Azure Entra ID, and RBAC Collaborate with network engineers and operations teams to translate domain requirements into platform capabilities Take ownership of deliverables across the full development lifecycle,
including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation Required Qualifications Software Engineering Demonstrated professional experience developing production Python services Experience with async frameworks, ORM-based data access, and service-oriented design patterns Experience building or working within event-driven architectures Hands-on Kafka experience is a strong plus Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization Working knowledge of JavaScript and front-end development Experience with Vue3 or a comparable modern front-end framework preferred Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC, and enterprise identity providers, including Auth0, Azure Entra ID, or equivalent Experience with infrastructure-as-code in cloud environments Crossplane or Terraform experience preferred Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized application deployment Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Networking Meaningful hands-on experience in enterprise or
service provider network environments, including design, operations, or engineering Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, and network security fundamentals Familiarity with one or more of the following vendor platforms: Cisco SD-WAN Cisco Meraki Webex Juniper Arista Nokia Adtran Ability to read and interpret device configurations and network telemetry data Advanced networking certification strongly preferred, including CCNP or higher, or equivalent certification from Juniper, Arista, or Nokia CCIE or equivalent is a significant differentiator Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure Data Explorer, including KQL and telemetry ingestion pipelines Familiarity with streaming telemetry, including gNMI/gNMIc and model-driven telemetry from Cisco, Juniper, or Nokia platforms Experience with Nokia NFM-P/NFM-T or comparable OSS/NMS platforms Background in telco, service provider, or carrier-grade network environments Experience integrating network automation platforms with ITSM
or OSS/BSS systems What You'll Be Working With Software & Development: Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, JavaScript, Vue3 Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Azure Data Explorer, KQL Cloud & Infrastructure: Multi-cloud environments, Crossplane, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Networking: Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Webex, Adtran nCommand, Juniper, Arista, Nokia NFM-P/NFM-T Identity & Access: Auth0, Azure Entra ID, OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC Observability: Azure Data Explorer, Grafana, network telemetry, custom dashboards Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

## Description

Senior Network Automation Engineer Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Location: Fully Remote About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Automation Engineer to join a platform technology team in a senior individual contributor role focused on network automation.
This position is responsible for the development, extension, and ongoing support of a production-grade network automation platform that spans multiple network domains and cloud environments.
The platform is built on a modern Python backend stack, including FastAPI, async/multi-process services, Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL. It integrates with Azure Data Explorer for telemetry and observability and provides operational interfaces through a Vue3 single-page application.
Infrastructure is deployed across multiple clouds using Crossplane, and the network layer includes Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Webex, Adtran nCommand, Juniper, Arista, and Nokia (NFM-P/NFM-T).
Identity and access management is handled through Auth0, Azure Entra ID, and a role-based access control (RBAC) model.
This is a senior-level role requiring genuine depth in both software engineering and network technologies.