Network Automation Engineer x2 (Chandler)

Description

Job Title: Network Automation Engineer

Location: Chandler, AZ

Duration: 12-18 months contract w possibility of converting to permanent

Hourly pay: $70/W2 only

• NO 3rd party candidates will be accepted* W2 only

Top-3 skills:

Python scripting & automation

Network fundamentals (routing, switching, SD-WAN)

API & tool integration (REST, JSON, automation workflows)

Role Summary

• Network Automation Engineer supports the development and maintenance of network automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, visibility, and incident response.
• This role is for developing and applying skills in Python-based automation, network fundamentals, and operational support automation within a structured engineering environment.
• The position works under the guidance of senior automation engineers and focuses on delivering well-defined automation tasks and enhancements, rather than leading platform architecture or automation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Python-based automation scripts to support network operations and monitoring use cases.
• Assist in building and maintaining automation workflows used for event enrichment, diagnostics, and basic remediation.
• Support integration of automation with existing monitoring, telemetry, and alerting platforms.
• Participate in identifying repeatable operational tasks that can be automated under senior engineer guidance.
• Help implement validation checks, logging, and basic guardrails in automation workflows.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation components in non-production and production environments.
• Maintain documentation such as runbooks, automation usage guides, and operational notes.
• Provide first-level support for automation tools and escalate complex issues to senior team members.
• Follow established development, version control, and deployment standards.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience Range: 4-6 years of experience in network operations, automation, scripting, or infrastructure support roles

Foundational Skills

• Working knowledge of Python, including writing and maintaining scripts.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON-based data exchange.
• Exposure to backend frameworks (such as Django or Flask) is a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to follow established designs and operational processes.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow technical depth in automation and networking.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)