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Take a look at the below opportunity, or feel free to visit RandstadUSA.com to view and apply. location: Irving, Texas job type: Contract salary: $64.53 - 69.53 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Unified Network Security Automation Architecture Design a unified Network Security automation architecture that standardizes networking, security services, and automation behaviors across Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet Firewall, and Broadcom Cloud proxy services Implement fully automated, Sepio, SAT and Proxy software lifecycle workflows Implement fully automated, standard changes workflows Automate software lifecycle events including day 0, day 1, and day 2 operations Automation & Orchestration Execution Design and implement stateful, fault tolerant workflows using Temporal / ORCA Embed retry, timeout, validation, and compensation logic into SAT, Proxy and Sepio workflows Build reusable orchestration patterns for SAT, Proxy and Sepio deployment and operations Source of Truth Integration Extend and integrate Nautobot as the authoritative source of intent and state Model into SAT, Proxy and Sepio, topology, IPAM, and configuration data Ensure SAT, Proxy and Sepio automation executes strictly from source of truth data CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code Implement CI pipelines using GitHub Actions Use Temporal to provision and manage automation and Branch related infrastructure Follow version control, testing, and promotion standards Operational Automation Design and execute Ansible based operational automation for Branch environments Automate configuration, compliance validation, rollback, and remediation Ensure changes are secure, auditable, and repeatable API & Observability Enablement Expose SAT, Proxy and Sepio and automation services through Apigee Instrument workflows using Grafana and/or Prometheus Provide telemetry for reliability, scaling, and troubleshooting qualifications: Senior level hands on experience with Python Extensive experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code expertise Robust hands-on operational automation experience using Ansible Deep familiarity with Proxy and Firewalls technologies, including integration with Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet Firewall, and Broadcom Cloud proxy services Hands on experience designing, implementing, and automating security controls and policy management across Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet Firewall, and Broadcom Cloud proxy service environments Ability to deliver independently in complex enterprise environments What Success Looks Like Unified into SAT, Proxy and Sepio software architecture adopted Significant reduction in SAT, Proxy and Sepio deployment time and manual effort Technology teams removed from routine SAT, Proxy and Sepio provisioning tasks Clear documentation enabling sustainable internal ownership Proven delivery of stateful workflow orchestration (Temporal / ORCA or similar) NICE TO HAVE Robust exposure to AI assisted engineering or AI driven automation workflows Engagement Objectives (6-12 Month Horizon) Transform existing Network Access Control, Firewall and Proxy code certification and lifecycle implementations into an automated process. Deliver end to end zero touch provisioning (ZTP) workflows for SASE infrastructure Implement stateful workflow orchestration using ORCA / Temporal Integrate Nautobot as the authoritative source of truth for Firewall, Proxy and Sepio topology Establish CI pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions Implement Infrastructure as Code using Temporal/GihubActions Enable automated operational changes using Ansible Expose automation capabilities via APIs using Apigee Instrument NAC, Firewall and Proxy automation workflows using Grafana and/or Prometheus Deliver measurable reductions in Firewall, Proxy and NAC deployment time and Technology support effort This contract role requires a senior engineer capable of driving the transformation from traditional Firewall and Proxy operations to a fully automated, unified model with true end to end provisioning. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.