Network Automation Engineer (Cisco, Arista, Python, Kubernetes)

Xcede Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer for a leading financial services organisation in London. The role focuses on delivering network transformation projects with an IaC mindset and 'network services as code' using in-house tooling and vendor products.

You will work closely with the Platforms team, require deep networking knowledge at architecture and engineering levels, and expertise in Cisco and Arista technologies, Python coding, and Kubernetes (CKA

Qualifications

• Experience delivering network transformation projects.
• IaC mindset and 'network services as code' approach.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco and/or Arista technologies.
• Strong Python coding skills and Kubernetes familiarity (CKA desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver network transformation projects with a focus on automation.
• Collaborate with Platforms team to implement tooling and vendor solutions.

Skills

Networking concepts

Cisco

Arista

Python

Kubernetes

Stakeholder management

Tools

CKA certification

Job description

A leading financial services organisation is seekingan experienced Network Automation Engineer to deliver several key network transformation projects. Working closely with the Platforms team, the incoming Network Automation Engineer will bring an IaC mindset and take responsibility for delivering "network services as code," utilising a mix of in-house developed tooling and vendor products.

The role requires:

• Deep knowledge of networking concepts at both architecture and engineering level
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco and/or Arista technologies
• Advanced Python coding ability
• Demonstrable experience with Kubernetes (CKA certification highly desirable)
• Highly developed stakeholder management and advisory skills, given the significant business engagement involved