Network Engineer (Automation)

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

Network Engineer (Automation)

We are looking for a hands-on Network Automation Engineer to join a network transformation and automation programme on an initial 6-month contract.

This role is focused on the execution and delivery of network automation, working within established architectural designs, engineering standards and governance. You will work closely with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to implement repeatable, controlled and scalable automation across the network environment.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

• You will be a practical engineer who is comfortable working across both networking and automation.
• Network engineering and network configuration.
• Ansible / Ansible Automation Platform.
• Network automation and orchestration.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Cisco network environments, ideally including Cisco NDFC.
• NetBox for network source-of-truth/IPAM/DCIM use cases.
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM/change-management platforms.
• Automation templates, playbooks and reusable configuration patterns.
• Pre- and post-change validation and troubleshooting.
• Working within established technical architecture, engineering standards and governance