Network Automation Engineer Specialist / Telecoms

The Talent Locker; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a talented Network Automation Engineer Specialist in the United Kingdom. This hybrid role requires expertise in Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python scripting. The applicant must have a strong background in telecom automation and experience with managing CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include automating network devices and collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with various automation frameworks and a deep understanding of security protocols. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of telecom experience, with 3–4 years in telecom automation.
• Strong knowledge of network administration and firewall configuration.
• Hands-on CI/CD experience with GitLab pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network automation using Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python.
• Manage workflows, integrations, APIs, and multi-vendor network devices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.

Skills

Itential IAP

Cisco NSO

Python

CI/CD

GitLab

Red Hat OpenShift

API management

Unix/Linux

Web Application Firewall

YAML

XML

JavaScript

Jinja

Job description

Network Automation Engineer Specialist (telecoms/network)

Hybrid working (2-3 days in customer office in London) - working between Reading and London

Permanent - 12-month fixed term contract

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated Network Automation Engineer Specialist with hands‑on experience in Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python Scripting. The ideal candidate will have experience automating network devices (Routers, Firewalls, Servers), strong CI/CD skills with GitLab, and familiarity with Red Hat OS, OpenShift, and automation frameworks. Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, OpenShift API Management) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) is highly desirable. This role will drive network automation, infrastructure‑as‑code deployments, and platform integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network automation using Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python.
• Manage workflows, integrations, APIs, and multi‑vendor network devices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.
• Deploy and manage automation microservices on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Work with Python, YAML, XML, JavaScript, and Jinja for automation tasks.
• Integrate with HashiCorp Vault for secure secrets management.
• Implement and manage API Management solutions and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Collaborate with DevOps, NetOps, and Security teams.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows and platform performance.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Itential IAP and Cisco NSO.
• 5–7 years of telecom experience, with 3–4 years in telecom automation.
• Strong knowledge of network administration and firewall configuration (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper).
• Hands‑on CI/CD experience with GitLab pipelines.
• Experience with containerised applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript, YAML, XML, YANG, and Jinja templates.
• Experience with API management (Apigee, Kong, OpenShift API Management) and API life cycle.
• Background in Unix/Linux administration and working with REST APIs, JSON, webhooks.
• Experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) (F5 ASM, AWS WAF, Azure WAF).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

To apply or find out more information on the role please send your CV