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

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale network automation strategies
• Experience supporting large-scale or highly distributed network environments
• Familiarity with observability, analytics, and performance engineering practices
• Experience with AI-assisted operations, analytics tools, or automation platforms
• Knowledge of container networking, virtualization, or modern application networking patterns
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, cloud professional certifications)

Benefits

Pay Range: $119,000.00 - $224,000.00
Benefits: Health benefits, 401(k) Plan, Paid time off, Disability benefits, Life insurance, Critical illness insurance, Accident insurance, Parental leave, Critical caregiving leave, Discounts and savings, Commuter benefits, Tuition reimbursement, Scholarships for dependent children, Adoption reimbursement