Role: Lead Network Architect with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Type: Contract (6 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Lead Network Architect to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centres. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards).This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. sukkala2 @ randstaddigital. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy