[Remote] Remote | Network Data & Automation Engineer — $40–$60/hour

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 24-MAG is offering a specialized part-time consulting opportunity for experienced network engineers. The role focuses on network data review, enterprise infrastructure analysis, and scripting, requiring professionals to analyze real-world data and prepare it for machine learning workflows.ResponsibilitiesReview real-world data from deployed networks, including logs, configurations, telemetry, event streams, and related infrastructure dataLabel, classify, and analyze network behaviors, issues, anomalies, and recurring patternsInterpret logs, events, time-series metrics, packet captures, and troubleshooting evidenceApply Level 3 or Tier 3 troubleshooting judgment to identify root causes, stability issues, and meaningful network signalsWrite scripts or tools to process, clean, redact, classify, and transform network dataUse Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, or similar tools for log processing, compliance checks, monitoring support, configuration audits, or data preparationHelp define schemas and structure for large-scale network data pipelinesSupport high-quality data preparation so raw infrastructure data can be used effectively in machine learning systemsApply hands-on experience with enterprise networks, including switches, access points, firewalls, and related infrastructureWork from real support scenarios involving outages, final escalations, RCAs, on-call troubleshooting, and stability issuesAnalyze end-customer network environments across industries such as retail, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, universities, hospitality, or similar sectorsCollaborate with project teams to improve data quality, usability, and technical accuracySkillsExperience as a Level 3, Tier 3, Principal Support Engineer, senior network support engineer, or comparable enterprise network specialistStrong scripting ability using Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, or similar toolsEnterprise infrastructure troubleshooting expertiseInterest in how network data supports intelligent infrastructure systemsHands-on experience with enterprise networks, including switches, access points, firewalls, and related infrastructureExperience with end-customer enterprise networks involving switches, access points, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, routing, switching, or security appliancesComfort interpreting logs, events, telemetry, packet captures, and time-series metricsAbility to work independently in a remote, project-based environmentAcademic backgrounds in network engineering, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, data engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical fieldsEquivalent hands-on enterprise network support experienceProfessional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or comparable networking certificationsExperience automating network support tasks or working with data pipelinesFamiliarity with telemetry systems, syslog, SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow, Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, or related observability toolsExperience with log redaction, compliance checks, monitoring automation, configuration validation, or large-scale network data preparationExposure to ML-ready data pipelines, infrastructure analytics, or autonomous networking conceptsAvailability for full-time project commitment depending on project scopeBenefitsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingEligible professionals should be based in the United States depending on project needsSan Francisco, CA onsite collaboration may be preferred depending on project requirementsFull-time commitment depending on project scopeWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceCompany OverviewAt 24-MAG, we support emerging AI and consulting platforms by sourcing and connecting qualified professionals with remote, contract-based opportunities. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://24-mag.com/.