**Role & seniority: ** Lead/Senior Network Automation Engineer (Senior/Lead/SME/Architect-level); 6–10 years networking experience

**Stack/tools: ** Cisco IOS; Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela; Python automation; Git; Jira; routing protocols (BGP, OSPF); MPLS; L3VPN; (nice-to-haves: NSO/YANG, Spirent TestCenter, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, VMware ESXi, Nokia Nuage, CCIE/equivalent)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Design, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela environments
Implement and troubleshoot routing/services: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, L3VPN (enterprise/service-provider)
Develop Python-based automation for network configuration, testing, and operational workflows; manage code with Git and tickets via Jira
Must-have skills:
- Hands-on Cisco routing/switching (IOS) and strong architecture/design ability
- Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela
- Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and L3VPN
- Hands-on Python for network automation
- RCA/troubleshooting experience; mentoring/guidance for other engineers
- CCNA and CCNP; client/stakeholder communication skills
Nice-to-haves:
- Cisco NSO/YANG, Spirent TestCenter, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, VMware ESXi, Nokia Nuage, CCIE/equivalent
Location & work type: Not specified in the provided text

Full Description

Lead / Senior Network Automation Engineer – Cisco SD-WAN & Python We are looking for a Senior/Lead Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Cisco networking, SD-WAN and Python automation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, optimize and troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela environments.
Work on BGP, OSPF, MPLS and L3VPN across enterprise and service-provider networks.
Develop Python-based automation for network configuration, testing and operations.
Handle complex troubleshooting, RCA and technical issues.
Translate client requirements into network and automation solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to network engineers.
Participate in client discussions, technical reviews and solution design.
Maintain code/configuration using Git and manage activities through Jira.

Must-Have Skills

6–10 years of networking experience
Strong Cisco IOS & Routing/Switching
Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela
Strong BGP, OSPF, MPLS & L3VPN
Hands-on Python for Network Automation
Network Architecture / Design
Senior Engineer / Lead / SME / Architect experience
Client-facing and stakeholder-management skills
CCNA & CCNP

Good to Have

Cisco NSO/YANG, Spirent TestCenter, Nokia Nuage, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, VMware ESXi and CCIE/equivalent.