Lead Enterprise Network Automation Engineer

Addition; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

Addition in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to lead automation across enterprise LAN/WAN and data center. You will design, build and implement automation using Python, Ansible and Terraform, and mentor colleagues.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver scalable, secure network solutions, manage centralised platforms like Cisco Catalyst Center, and participate in on-call operations to ensure high availability. SC clearance eligible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering network automation across enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience implementing or contributing to network automation transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of centralised network management and orchestration platforms, such as Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching and network security.
• Experience developing reusable automation frameworks, templates and standards.
• CCNP certification or equivalent commercial experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the move from manual network management to automated infrastructure, driving best practice across the network estate.
• Design, build and implement automation solutions across enterprise LAN, WAN and datacentre environments.
• Develop and maintain automation using Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Improve operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration management and monitoring.
• Manage and optimise centralised network management platforms, including Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and key stakeholders to deliver scalable, resilient network solutions.
• Mentor colleagues, encourage knowledge sharing and help embed modern engineering practices across the team.
• Support a highly available environment through participation in an on-call rota and operational support when required.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Network automation

Enterprise networking

CCNP or equivalent

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Job description

Addition in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to lead automation across enterprise LAN/WAN and data center. You will design, build and implement automation using Python, Ansible and Terraform, and mentor colleagues.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver scalable, secure network solutions, manage centralised platforms like Cisco Catalyst Center, and participate in on-call operations to ensure high availability. SC clearance eligible.