Network Automation Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. This role is remote, allowing candidates from the continental United States to work from their preferred location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network automation and engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python development, including object-oriented programming, testing, and packaging
• Deep understanding of networking fundamentals such as routing, switching, and BGP
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools like Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, or Scrapli
• Experience working with modern network APIs including NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI
• Proficiency with Ansible and Jinja2 templating for network automation tasks
• Familiarity with source-of-truth platforms such as NetBox or Nautobot
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable network automation solutions using Python and related frameworks
• Build automation pipelines for configuration management, deployment, and validation across multi-vendor environments
• Develop integrations with network device APIs including NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI
• Implement and manage source-of-truth platforms such as NetBox or Nautobot to maintain authoritative network data
• Create infrastructure-as-code for network configurations using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Jinja2 templating
• Implement testing and validation workflows utilizing pyATS, Genie, Batfish, and Suzieq
• Create CI/CD pipelines to automate network change processes, including pre-deployment validation and rollback procedures
• Implement observability and telemetry pipelines leveraging gNMI and streaming telemetry to enhance network visibility
• Implement intent-based networking patterns and self-healing workflows to ensure network resilience and automatic convergence
• Automate compliance and audit workflows, generating evidence and verifying adherence to organizational policies
• Partner with network engineering teams to identify manual workflows suitable for automation
• Mentor junior engineers on Python development, software engineering best practices, and automation techniques
• Stay current with industry trends, vendor API updates, and emerging network automation tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 based on experience
• 100% remote work environment within the continental United States
• Long-term engagement with potential for career growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional training and certifications
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation