Lead Network Automation Engineer

About the role

This role is a hybrid position, working from the office three days a week. No visa sponsorships or transfers are available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of large-scale, highly available network solutions across enterprise and cloud environments
• Provide technical leadership in developing and executing network automation strategies (Python, APIs, infrastructure-as-code)
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, patterns, and best practices for network design, deployment, and operations
• Drive adoption of automation, software-defined networking, and scalable engineering practices
• Oversee implementation of automated deployment pipelines and operational processes to improve consistency, reliability, and efficiency
• Utilize advanced monitoring, telemetry, and analytics to support proactive operations and continuous improvement
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering tools, into network engineering practices
• Ensure solutions meet security, risk, and regulatory requirements, including performing risk assessments and design reviews
• Identify and mitigate risks to production systems while maintaining service level agreements
• Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop engineering talent and influence adoption of modern engineering practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Advanced knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and large-scale system design
• Strong experience with programming or scripting (Python preferred) for network automation
• Extensive experience with network automation, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-based network solutions
• Strong understanding of security, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Desired Qualifications

What to Expect

• Hybrid work schedule aligned with one of our core locations
• Flexible hours with occasional after-hours support for implementations
• Ownership of engineering deliverables, roadmap execution, and performance outcomes
• A role influencing Access and Data Center technologies and automation strategy
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact across a large, complex enterprise environment

Pay Range

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement