Sr Network Automation Hybrid

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities Contract: 6+ months Hybrid 3 days/week in NYC We are looking for a network automation engineer to join the Automation and Tooling team to assist in efforts to discover device asset and operational state data through building necessary tooling and databases.

The right candidate is able to take responsibility for the delivery of new features as well as work on complex legacy source code.

Job Description: Design, develop and maintain automation toolset (Python & legacy tools in Perl) for device asset discovery, data collection, and reporting.

Enhance and optimize existing scripts to improve workflows and integrate new technologies into network change management processes.

Translate operational and functional requirements into effective automation solutions.

Perform tooling audits to ensure proper operational coverage and implement remediation changes as needed Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide feedback, and deliver robust network automation solutions.

Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and optimization.

Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in network automation and scripting.

Required Skills: Proficiency in Python with the ability to design, develop, and maintain new applications, as well as enhance and support an existing automation toolset.

Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and concepts such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLANs, and routing.

Hands-on experience with Ansible Tower or Ansible Automation Platform, including the ability to create and manage automation playbooks for network configuration, changes, and validation.

810 years of relevant experience in network automation, scripting, and related technologies.

In-depth knowledge of RESTful API principles, including HTTP methods, request/response handling, authentication mechanisms Experience with version control systems like Git (BitBucket/GitHub).

Knowledge of software lifecycle principles and practices, integrating automation into a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

Knowledge of database management systems like MongoDB for storing and retrieving data.

Problem-solving skills to identify automation opportunities and optimize existing workflows.

Ability to write clear and concise documentation for users and fellow developers.

Preferred Skills: Frontend development experience with either Angular or React.

Relevant certifications in Networking (CCNA/CCNP) or RedHat Ansible.
bachelors
10+ Years
We are looking for a network automation engineer to join the Automation and Tooling team to assist in efforts to discover device asset and operational state data through building necessary tooling and databases.

The right candidate is able to take responsibility for the delivery of new features as well as work on complex legacy source code.

Job Description: • Design, develop and maintain automation toolset (Python & legacy tools in Perl) for device asset discovery, data collection, and reporting.

• Enhance and optimize existing scripts to improve workflows and integrate new technologies into network change management processes.

• Translate operational and functional requirements into effective automation solutions.

• Perform tooling audits to ensure proper operational coverage and implement remediation changes as needed • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide feedback, and deliver robust network automation solutions.

• Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and optimization.

• Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in network automation and scripting.

Required Skills: • Proficiency in Python with the ability to design, develop, and maintain new applications, as well as enhance and support an existing automation toolset.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and concepts such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLANs, and routing.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible Tower or Ansible Automation Platform, including the ability to create and manage automation playbooks for network configuration, changes, and validation.

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in network automation, scripting, and related technologies.

• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API principles, including HTTP methods, request/response handling, authentication mechanisms • Experience with version control systems like Git (BitBucket/GitHub).

• Knowledge of software lifecycle principles and practices, integrating automation into a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

• Knowledge of database management systems like MongoDB for storing and retrieving data.

• Problem-solving skills to identify automation opportunities and optimize existing workflows.

• Ability to write clear and concise documentation for users and fellow developers.

Preferred Skills: • Frontend development experience with either Angular or React.

• Relevant certifications in Networking (CCNA/CCNP) or RedHat Ansible.

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