Senior Network Automation Engineer

Gattaca; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension with life

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Holiday allowance

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Gattaca is recruiting a Senior Network Engineer for its client in Farnborough. You will spearhead automation initiatives across LAN/WAN and datacentre environments, developing scripts with Python, Ansible and Terraform to modernise network operations.

The role requires strong experience in enterprise automation, hands-on scripting, and familiarity with centralised management tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center. A CCNP or equivalent and a CS/engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience automating network operations in enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to lead automation initiatives and drive roadmaps.
• Hands-on scripting with Python, Ansible and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation from manual to automated network operations.
• Design and implement automation across LAN, WAN, and datacentre environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Integrate and optimise centralised network management platforms.
• Enhance operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Skills

Network automation

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Scripting

Networking fundamentals

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Job description

Gattaca is recruiting a Senior Network Engineer for its client in Farnborough. You will spearhead automation initiatives across LAN/WAN and datacentre environments, developing scripts with Python, Ansible and Terraform to modernise network operations.

The role requires strong experience in enterprise automation, hands-on scripting, and familiarity with centralised management tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center. A CCNP or equivalent and a CS/engineering degree are preferred.