Sr.Network Automation Engineer

About the Role:

Network Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop network automation solutions using Python, Netmiko, Paramiko, Nornir, and RESTful APIs.
• Automate network device configurations and operations, integrating with tools like Ansible, Terraform, SolarWinds, and ServiceNow.
• Manage and automate WAN/LAN routing and switching (IOS XE, SD-WAN, Campus/Data Center Switching) and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Terraform across on-prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automate deployment and management of network resources in hybrid cloud setups.
• Integrate automation with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds) for enhanced network visibility.
• Automate tasks using Infoblox DDI for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
  Collaborate with network engineers to identify automation opportunities and gather requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation scripts and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues.
• Automate ServiceNow processes and integrate it with other network tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and stay current with trends in network automation and AI.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and data center technologies (VXLAN, BGP, OSPF).
• Hands-on experience with Netmiko, Paramiko, Nornir, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Infoblox DDI and monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Cisco certifications (e.g.,

  CCNA, CCNP

  ).
• Experience with

  Go, Bash

  , or other programming languages.
• CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Familiarity with

  network security

  best practices.
• Exposure to

  Docker, Kubernetes

  .
• ServiceNow development/administration.
• NetFlow data analysis experience.
• Experience in

  AI-driven automation

  , predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, or root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of

  Agentic AI

  and emerging AI trends.