EMPLOYMENT

Senior Python Developer - Network Automation Major Financial Institution | Sydney CBD | $1,150-$1,200/day GST | 6-12 months Overview Build production-grade Python automation that converts aggregated NetFlow data into audited firewall rule deployments across Cisco ASA and ACI platforms for a tier-1 financial institution. Work in a focused three-person mob programming team (Data Engineer, Python Developer, Network Engineer) automating firewall rule implementation across legacy and modern network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Build Python automation pipeline converting MS SQL NetFlow aggregates into Cisco firewall artifacts Develop idempotent REST workflows deploying ASA rules via CSM and ACI rules via APIC Implement audit lineage tracking and deployment verification tooling with rollback capability Collaborate with Network, Data and Systems teams in mob programming setup Run automated deployments under Tidal scheduler on Windows Server Essential Requirements Technical: Production Python 3.8 (Pandas, SQLAlchemy/pyodbc, requests) Hands-on Cisco ACI/APIC programmability and ASA/CSM deployment formats MS SQL querying and data manipulation Windows Server automation with scheduled jobs (Tidal or similar) Proven experience building idempotent REST deployment workflows with rollback logic Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset for mob programming environment Proactive problem-solving approach to blockers Team outcome focused Highly Regarded Experience with Ansible, Terraform or Cisco SDKs NetFlow and firewall domain knowledge GraphViz experience