IT Network Engineer - Network AI Automation & Full Stack Infrastructure

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Network Engineer – Network AI Automation & Full Stack Infrastructure to join our Network Engineering team and help evolve our global enterprise network.

Core Network Domains

• Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, HA designs
• Network Security: Next-generation firewalls and segmentation (Palo Alto)
• Cloud Networking: Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Global WAN & Connectivity: SD-WAN, high-performance connectivity including Megaport
• SASE & Secure Access: Secure connectivity for distributed users and branch locations
• Observability & Monitoring: Telemetry and analytics using platforms such as Sumo Logic
• Network Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and workflow automation

Example Problems

• Automating firewall policy validation and deployment using Terraform or Ansible (30%)
• Improving network observability and incident detection using telemetry and log analytics (20%)
• Designing secure hybrid cloud connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments
• Buidling Python-based automation workflows for configuration validation and compliance
• Optimizing global WAN routing and connectivity
• Developing AI-assisted operational workflows to accelerate root cause analysis and troubleshooting

What You Bring to the Role

• 6+ years of enterprise global network engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, CIS or related field or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
• Experience with next-generation firewalls and SASE, preferably Palo Alto
• Experience with Cisco or Meraki switching and wireless
• Cloud networking experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience supporting global WAN or SD-WAN environments
• Familiarity with Aviatrix, Megaport, and observability platforms such as Sumo Logic
• Practical experience with network automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

Remote w/up to 10% travel

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer.