Network Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the finance sector is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join their team in West London. This exciting role focuses on driving automation in network operations, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like VXLAN-EVPN and Nexus Dashboard. You will be instrumental in enhancing reliability and accelerating deployment in a fast-paced, automation-first environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in network operations, particularly in low-latency settings, and a passion for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Join a collaborative team and push the boundaries of network automation in one of London's most dynamic tech environments.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency or financial environments.
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting (Python).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex WAN issues and automate deployments.
• Manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics.

Skills

Network Operations

Network Automation

Python

BGP

Git

YAML

Education

CCNP-level networking knowledge

Tools

VXLAN-EVPN (Cisco & Arista)

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Join a world-class team supporting the network operations of a high-frequency trading firm in West London, where performance and precision are paramount. This is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, automation-first environment, delivering next- infrastructure for quantitative finance.

About the Role

This isn’t just traditional networking. You’ll play a key role in a team that’s driving the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC)—streamlining network operations through automation, enhancing reliability, and accelerating deployment.

You’ll diagnose complex WAN issues, automate deployments, and manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics (Cisco & Arista), all while collaborating in an agile, highly technical environment.

️ Tech You’ll Be Working With

• VXLAN-EVPN (Cisco & Arista)
• Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• BGP, Git, Python, YAML
• Jira, network automation frameworks, and scripting toolkits

Who You Are

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency or financial environments
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting (Python )
• CCNP-level networking knowledge (certification a plus)
• Familiar with IaC concepts and looking to apply them in a high-stakes environment
• Confident with large-scale WAN troubleshooting and datacentre infrastructure

What’s in it for You

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
• Schedule: 4 days onsite in West London
• Environment: Highly technical, automation-led, and collaborative
• Interview Process: Streamlined 3-stage process
• Work at the cutting edge of finance and networking—perfect for engineers eager to push boundaries and build automated, scalable systems

Ready to take your network automation skills into one of the most exciting tech environments in London?