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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.