FiberLight, LLC Verified
Telecommunications
Automation Engineer
Allen, Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted today
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We are seeking a Network Automation Engineer to join our team and help build and operate next-generation network automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with network automation tools and frameworks, as well as a solid background in relational database systems.
Essential Job Functions
- Design, develop, and maintain network automation workflows and scripts using Python
- Implement device automation using Netmiko, NAPALM, Scrapli, and NETCONF
- Work with automation frameworks for network service orchestration
- Integrate automation solutions with relational databases for inventory, telemetry, and audit data
- Develop and maintain network device connectivity, configuration management, and provisioning for Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, and Fujitsu platforms
- Troubleshoot device automation workflows, network state, and database interactions
- Collaborate with network engineering, operations, and DevOps teams to deploy automation in production
Requirements:
- Proven experience with network automation frameworks: Netmiko, Napalm, Scrapli, Netconf, eNMS.io, or equivalent network automation/orchestration platforms
- Hands-on experience with network device vendors: Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, Fujitsu
- Strong Python scripting skills for automation and integration
- Experience with relational databases such as MariaDB / MySQL, SQL Server
- Familiarity with Linux-based automation environments
- Experience with version control (Git) and deployment pipelines
- Experience working with service orchestration tools and automation platforms in production
- Familiarity with network telemetry, inventory systems, and device lifecycle automation
- Knowledge of REST APIs and integrating network automation with backend services
- Experience with network architectures across IP/MPLS, optical, and transport domains
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Why Join Us
- Work on modern network automation projects using best-in-class tools
- Engage with multi-vendor transport networking platforms
- Help improve operational efficiency through automation, intent and database-driven systems
- Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, stability, and delivery excellence