Network / System Engineer

MSP•Plano, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Network Automation Engineer for a hybrid position (3 days onsite required) with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX or Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role supports the development and maintenance of network automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, visibility, and incident response. The ideal candidate will apply skills in Python-based automation, network fundamentals, and operational support automation within a structured engineering environment under the guidance of senior automation engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
4-6 years of experience in network operations, automation, scripting, or infrastructure support roles
Working knowledge of Python, including writing and maintaining scripts
Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON-based data exchange
Fundamental understanding of enterprise networking concepts: Routing, switching, wireless, and basic SD-WAN concepts
Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, or telemetry tools
Basic understanding of Linux environments and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Ansible and DevOps principles
Ability to follow established designs and operational processes
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team

Nice To Haves

Exposure to backend frameworks (such as Django or Flask)
Exposure to automation or scripting used in operational environments
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Basic understanding of incident and problem management processes
Awareness of observability concepts such as metrics, logs, and events
Interest in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of network automation solutions
Deliver well-defined automation tasks and enhancements to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and incident response
Apply skills in Python-based automation and network fundamentals
Work under the guidance of senior automation engineers within a structured environment

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)