Lead Cloud & Automation Network Engineer Plano, Texas **Hybrid** Contract $70/hr - $82/hr Our client, a large financial and banking company, is looking for a Lead Cloud & Automation Network Engineer to join their network operations team. You will be their main point of contact for their network automation projects and cloud network solutions. Ideally, they need someone strong with core Cisco networking, Python automation, AWS or Azure networking, and DevOps methodologies. You will need to be constantly improving and strengthening the network across the full-stack of development. Having experience with build and deployment tools such as Jenkins or Docker is great to have. This is a contact-to-hire role, 3 days onsite a week out of their Plano, Texas office. Compensation is $70-82/hr depending on experience. **Required Skills & Experience** + Background in core Cisco network infrastructure (CCNP level of expertise). + Experience in cloud networking with AWS and/or Azure cloud. + Ability to design and deploy network, cloud, and automation solutions. + Strong proficiency in network automation utilizing Python, Ansible, and/or Bash. + Expertise in Enterprise Networks. **Desired Skills & Experience** + CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certifications highly desirable. + Experience in DevOps Engineering nice to have. + Experience using Docker and/or Jenkins for build and deployment. **The Offer** + $70-82/hr Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Caroline Craycraft **Specialization:** Network Engineering DevOps