Network Engineer — Tooling, Automation & Observability

Job overview

The Network Engineer — Tooling, Automation & Observability role is onsite in Waltham, MA, or Northborough, MA; compensation is $40 per hour on W-2. The posting describes a six-month contract. The engineer supports continued development and modernization of network engineering capabilities. The role builds and integrates network management and observability tools, automation, and data-driven operational workflows. It contributes to improved network visibility, telemetry, issue identification, and automated remediation by connecting platforms and applying software delivery practices to network engineering.

What you'll do

• Engineer, operate, maintain, integrate, and enhance network tooling platforms
• develop integrations using REST APIs, Python, and scripting
• improve monitoring and telemetry
• design network configuration automation and repeatable workflows
• develop reusable scripts
• apply source control, testing, and CI/CD practices
• analyze platform data
• support potential AI/AIOps applications
• integrate tools with operational workflows
• troubleshoot network, API, automation, and data issues
• collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• maintain technical documentation and reusable standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

network engineer

network tooling

automation

observability

waltham ma

northborough ma

danta technologies

python

rest apis

netdevops

aiops

$40/hr

six-month contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• W-2 employees may elect dental, medical, and vision insurance
• major holidays and paid sick leave as required by state law.

Why this role

Onsite at either Waltham or Northborough, Massachusetts; six-month contract; $40/hour on W-2. Sponsorship is unavailable; the posting limits eligibility to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

About the employer

Danta Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.