Network Automation Engineer (IaC/Ansible)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Network Automation Engineer to join a network transformation and automation programme on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on delivering repeatable, scalable automation across the network, within established architectures and governance.

You will work with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to implement automation using Ansible, IaC practices and secure CI/CD workflows, including Cisco environments and NetBox/IPAM/DCIM usage.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with networking and automation experience.
• Experience with Cisco networking environments and NDFC is desirable.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform and network automation tooling.
• Awareness of NetBox/IPAM/DCIM in network environments.
• Experience with ITSM/change-management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build, execute and support network automation workflows in line with approved designs and engineering standards.
• Support the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network configuration and change.
• Apply and maintain approved automation templates, Ansible playbooks and configuration patterns.
• Troubleshoot issues across both traditional networking and network automation workflows.
• Work closely with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to ensure delivery remains aligned with agreed designs, standards and governance.
• Identify issues, technical improvements and opportunities to enhance automation tooling and delivery processes.

Skills

Ansible

Network automation

Cisco

NDFC

IPAM/DCIM

IaC

CI/CD

NetBox

ITSM

Change management

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

NetBox

ServiceNow

Cisco NDFC

Job description

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Network Automation Engineer to join a network transformation and automation programme on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on delivering repeatable, scalable automation across the network, within established architectures and governance.

You will work with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to implement automation using Ansible, IaC practices and secure CI/CD workflows, including Cisco environments and NetBox/IPAM/DCIM usage.