Automation Engineer - CISCO

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Automation Engineer to create engaging learning content for IT professionals. This remote role focuses on automating and programmability themes, requiring a skilled candidate with a DevNet certification and extensive software development experience. If you're a self-starter enthusiastic about network automation and training, apply today.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development.
• Experience in Python, Go, PHP, Node, C++, Java.
• Strong communication and instructional design skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning content (courses, training materials).
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy.
• Apply adult learning principles for effective training.

Skills

Python

Go

PHP

Node

C++

Java

REST APIs

Linux system administration

Communication

Instructional design

Technical training

Education

Cisco DevNet certification

CCNA or CCNP certification

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Git

Subversion

VMware

Job description

Automation Engineer | Learning | Content | CISCO | Software Development

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Role: Automation Engineer

Day Rate: Competitive

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 12+ months (likely to extend)

We are urgently seeking an Automation Engineer with a DevNet certification (DEVASC or DEVCOR) and network automation experience.

About the Role:

You will create engaging learning materials focused on automation and programmability for IT professionals. This includes developing online courses, instructor-led training, tutorials, labs, and technical content. You will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to simplify complex technical concepts and explore AI-driven content development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop learning content (courses, blogs, training materials, labs).
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand content.
• Apply adult learning principles for effective training.
• Stay updated on Enterprise Networking and Service Provider technologies.
• Advocate for automation and programmability in Cisco solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in software development (Python, Go, PHP, Node, C++, Java).
• Experience with REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform).
• Knowledge of Networking Technologies (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Security).
• Linux system administration (2+ years) & version control systems (Git, Subversion).
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies and VMware (ESXi, vCenter).
• Strong communication, instructional design, and technical training skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco DevNet (Associate, Professional, or Specialist) certification.
• Experience with Cisco hardware/software solutions.
• CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Open-source contributions (GitHub, GitLab).
• Presentation and video content creation skills.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who is passionate about network automation, training, and AI-driven content development.

If this seems like the role for you, and you're interested, then please apply with your most up-to-date CV for immediate review

Automation Engineer | Learning | Content | CISCO | Software Development