Automation Engineer

My client is a well-known university in Boston, MA. They have an immediate need for an Automation Engineer for their IT Services department. The hire would be on a contract basis. (contract has no end date and should last at least a year)

*** The role will be hybrid - 3 days on-site in Boston, MA. You MUST be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (US Citizen or Green Card holder). *** NO C2C***

This person will be tasked with identifying, developing, and integrating automation opportunities for the ITS department. The ideal candidate will be able to develop/deploy an automation platform and a library of scalable automation scripts.

***Again, this role will be hybrid, on-site in Boston, MA 3 days per week. ***

Required Skills

* Languages: Python, Perl, Shell, SQL

* Web development frameworks

* Experience with REST APIs, XML, and/or NETCONF

* Automation frameworks: Ansible/Chef/Puppet

* Network automation: Netmiko/Napalm/Nornir

* Solicit input and requirements from ITS as well as customers to identify opportunities for automation

* Prioritize and document efforts-based return of investment metrics

* Communicate and socialize framework, design, planning, and progress to affected parties