Network Automation Engineer

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Job Title : Network Automation Engineer

Location : San Antonio, TX (Onsite)

Mode :- Contract || Long Term

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering and automation, with a focus on scripting, infrastructure as code (IAC), and enterprise-level automation tools. You will be responsible for automating and optimizing network configurations, monitoring, and performance metrics across a diverse infrastructure.

Technical Responsibilities

• Scripting and Development
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python 3, Flask, and REST API.
• Build GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Infrastructure Automation
• Implement Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, or AWX in enterprise environments.
• Develop and maintain IAC pipelines using Terraform with network device providers.
• Leverage Docker/Podman, OpenShift, and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerized solutions.
• Performance Monitoring and Metrics
• Deploy and manage tools such as Prometheus, Victoria Metrics, and other performance management tools.
• Integrate and utilize ELK stack, Grafana, and Tableau for log management and visualization.
• Database Management
• Design and optimize SQL-based solutions, working with data lakes, database design, and Snowflake.
• Network Tool Management
• Automate and enhance network operations using tools such as Cisco Prime, Arista CVP, and Infoblox.
• Manage security tools like CyberArk and Conjur.
• System Administration and Integration
• Utilize RHEL Linux for midrange environments.
• Experience in managing tools like Jira for Agile workflows.
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Advanced analytics and machine learning on network data.
• Development experience with Golang.
• Familiarity with AI Ops tools like Big Panda or Moogsoft.
• Web development with React or Angular JS.
• Knowledge of Control-M and Artifactory.
  
  

Education and Certification

• Preferred: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Programming: Formal training in Python, Golang, or Java.
  
  

Professional Experience

• 3 years of DevOps development experience using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Hands-on network engineering experience with Cisco, Arista, F5, AVI, or similar technologies.
• Proven experience implementing Ansible in an enterprise network.
• Compliance automation expertise is a plus
  
  

Thanks and Regards

Saurav Kumar

APPLAB Systems

Saurav.kumar@applabsystems.com

609-629-2048 Ext 551

4365 Route 1 South, Suite 105

Princeton, NJ -08540

www.applabsystems.com