Network automation engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible for network device configuration provisioning and orchestration.
• Design and implement automated workflows to streamline network provisioning monitoring and troubleshooting processes.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather requirements and define automation solutions that align with business objectives.
• Utilize Python programming skills to enhance automation frameworks develop custom modules and integrate with various APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network automation scripts ensuring reliability and scalability of automated solutions.
• Stay uptodate with industry trends and best practices in network automation incorporating new technologies and methodologies into existing workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on network automation techniques and best practices.
• Document automation processes procedures and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure consistency across the network infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• Proven experience working as a Network Engineer or DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation.
• Strong proficiency in network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VLANs routing protocols etc.).
• Extensive handson experience with network automation tools such as Ansible including playbook development and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Python programming language with experience in writing automation scripts and developing custom modules for network automation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and infrastructureascode (IaC) concepts.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Certified Ansible Engineer (CAE) are a plus.