*This position is hybrid in:- Plano, TX,
- NY, NY
- Pennington, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
WHAT YOU WILL DO:We are seeking a Principal Architect for Automation & Orchestration to lead next-generation automation capabilities across network provisioning, configuration management, API strategy, and orchestration pipelines. This role focuses on delivering world-class APIs and self-service capabilities for network services across the enterprise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Define target-state automation and orchestration architecture.
- Lead API-first design for world-class network service APIs.
- Architect CI/CD and GitOps-based orchestration pipelines.
- Build automation frameworks for network provisioning and config management.
- Drive model-driven configuration and intent-based networking.
- Create self-service workflows, catalogs, and integration patterns.
- Govern API lifecycle, schema design, documentation, and standards.
- Lead cross-functional delivery with Network, Cloud, Security, and Platform teams.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:- 10+ years in Network Engineering/Architecture.
- Expertise in automation frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
- Strong API design experience (REST/GraphQL, OpenAPI specs).
- Experience with orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking.
- Experience with config/state mgmt and source-of-truth systems.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:- Experience with event-driven automation.
- Exposure to Kubernetes networking and ingress/egress automation.
- Experience building internal developer platforms or portals.
- Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, DevNet, AWS/Azure/GCP.
The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.
Pay Range
$170,000-$200,000 USD
