Network Automation Consultant

Network Automation Consultant Type: Contract Category: Engineer Industry: Armada Migration Reference ID: JN -022026-105449 Date Posted: 02/10/2026 Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days per week in Palo Alto, CA Join our dynamic team as a Network Automation Consultant, where you will play a crucial role in implementing network automation across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Collaborate with the Network Infrastructure Services team to design, deploy, and maintain standardized network modules that promote secure and agile operations. Note: Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. We offer an attractive benefits package for our W2 consultants that includes medical, dental, vision benefits, a 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $59.00 to $65.00/hr. W2 Key Responsibilities: Develop Terraform modules for provisioning multi-cloud network resources, including Transit Gateways, VNET Peering, Cloud Routers, and Load Balancers. Build and troubleshoot Python scripts for automating network operations such as IPAM updates, DNS record management, and firewall policy deployments. Standardize cross-cloud connectivity using native tools and configurations for VPN or Direct Connect across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Manage and resolve CI/CD deployment issues with GitHub Actions to ensure clean code merges and successful infrastructure deployments. Address internal infrastructure requests for VPC or VNET modifications while enforcing Network-as-Code standards. Experience Requirements: 3 to 5 years of experience in Network DevOps or cloud networking. Hands-on experience with AWS networking components, including VPC, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, and Route 53. Familiarity with Azure networking elements such as VNET, NSG, and Virtual WAN. Knowledge of GCP and OCI networking constructs including VCN, DRG, and Shared VPC. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Terraform, including state management and multi-provider blocks. Strong Python scripting skills for API interactions using libraries such as boto3 and requests. Proficient with Git and GitHub, skilled in managing pull requests, branching, and resolving merge conflicts. Solid understanding of BGP, routing tables, and firewalling from Layer 4 to Layer 7. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that we may use AI tools as part of the initial application screening process. You may receive notifications inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. All AI-assisted evaluations will be reviewed by human recruiters before hiring decisions are made. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered for pay rate determination. The pay range reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may yield different pay rates. W2 employees of Eliassen Group working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical (three plan options), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) with a match. Please ensure that any communication regarding open positions at Eliassen Group comes from an official Eliassen.com email address. Report any suspicious activity. Eliassen Group is a leading consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in delivering strategic solutions. We foster a supportive environment and strive to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don't miss out on our referral program! You may be eligible for a $1,000 referral check for candidates you refer.

Created: 2026-03-10