Network Automation Engineer
Role summary
We are seeking a Network Automation Engineer with strong foundational networking knowledge in routing, switching, VLANs, VRFs, NAT, and high availability design. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in network automation using Python, including API interactions, JSON/YAML handling, and Jinja2 templating, as well as advanced Ansible expertise. Proficiency in Linux command-line, REST APIs, vendor SDKs, Django for tool development, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker is also required. Experience with Cisco networking gear is essential, with Arista, F5 BIGIP, and Palo Alto being a plus. The role involves producing clear technical documentation and well-commented code.
Required Skills:
- Strong foundational networking knowledge, covering
routing, switching, VLANs, VRFs, NAT,
and high availability design. (3+ years)
- Handsn experience with Cisco networking gear (
Arista, F5 BIGIP, and Palo Alto
experience is a plus).
- Proficiency in Python for
network automation
, Hands-onincluding API interactions,
JSON/YAML
handling, and
Jinja2
templating
. (3+ years).
- Advanced Ansible
expertise, including
playbooks
, roles, and vendor-specific collections. (3+ years).
- Strong Linux command-line skills applicable to
network and automation workflows.
- Experience working with
REST APIs
and vendor-specific SDKs.
- Experience using
Django
to build internal tools or automation dashboards.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation, including well written code comments.
- Solid understanding of
GitLab
workflows, CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with
Docker and container
-based development workflows
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