Network Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a results-oriented Network Automation Engineer to champion the automation of our network infrastructure, driving improvements in agility, security, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end automation solutions, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC), orchestration platforms, and robust testing methodologies. The ideal you possesses a blend of deep networking expertise, advanced programming skills, a strong understanding of DevOps principles, and a passion for transforming network operations through automation. They will be a key driver in enabling a self-service, programmable network environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain modular, reusable, and scalable network automation solutions using Python, Go, or similar languages, adhering to software development best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, test-driven development).

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation to automate network provisioning, configuration, and management across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

Integrate automation workflows with network security, monitoring, and observability platforms (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, NetBrain, Splunk, ELK stack) to enable closed-loop automation and proactive issue resolution.

Automate the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, wireless controllers) from various vendors, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Collaborate with network architects, security engineers, and operations teams to define and enforce network standards, policies, and security baselines through automation.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network automation code, incorporating automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) and validation to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.

Implement network telemetry and analytics solutions to collect network performance data, identify anomalies, and optimize network resources.

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of automation workflows, scripts, APIs, and infrastructure configurations, adhering to industry best practices for documentation.

Monitor and troubleshoot automated tasks and workflows, implementing robust error handling and alerting mechanisms to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.

Participate in network lifecycle management, capacity planning, and scalability exercises, leveraging automation to streamline these processes and improve efficiency.

Contribute to the development of a self-service network automation portal, empowering users to provision and manage network resources on demand.

Ensure network automation processes align with security policies and compliance requirements, implementing automated security configurations and vulnerability management processes.