Lead – Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Rivyv Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Bengaluru seeks a Lead for Network Automation and Infrastructure as Code. This role involves designing automation-first solutions for network provisioning, scripting with Python, and building Terraform and Ansible patterns. Candidates should have 6–12+ years in Networking with automation emphasis, experience in team leadership, and familiarity with CI/CD workflows. Competitive compensation and opportunities for mentoring are offered.

Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of experience in Networking/Infrastructure with a strong automation focus.
• Proven experience with Terraform and Ansible in real environments.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: routing/switching, VLANs, and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of network automation and IaC initiatives.
• Design scalable automation solutions for network provisioning.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks.

Skills

Network Automation

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Networking Fundamentals

CI/CD Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

Overview

Lead – Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC). We are looking for a hands-on technical lead to build and drive our Network Automation practice. You will design automation-first solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and operations — using Python, Terraform, and Ansible — while mentoring a small team and working closely with architects, DevOps, and security stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of network automation and IaC initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Design scalable automation solutions for network provisioning, configuration, policy enforcement, and drift detection.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks, scripts, and reusable modules.
• Build Terraform and Ansible automation patterns for network and infrastructure components.
• Define standards for source-of-truth, automation workflows, configuration lifecycle, and operational runbooks.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines, approvals, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Implement monitoring/observability for automated changes and define incident response practices for automation failures.
• Ensure solutions align with security, audit, and compliance requirements (banking-grade practices preferred).
• Lead/mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, drive best practices, and support capability building.
• Collaborate with clients/internal stakeholders to gather requirements, propose solution options, and create HLD/LLD documentation.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 6–12+ years of experience in Networking / Infrastructure with strong automation focus.
• Proven experience with Terraform and Ansible in real environments (modules, roles, inventories, reusable patterns).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (routing/switching, VLANs, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, load balancing, firewalls).
• Experience designing solutions: HLD/LLD, architecture decisions, trade-offs, scalability, and security considerations.
• Experience leading a small team or acting as a technical owner for delivery.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD practices for infrastructure/network changes.

Good-to-Have (Preferred)

• Banking/financial services project experience (auditability, approvals, segregation of duties, compliance).
• Experience with at least one network vendor ecosystem (Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Palo Alto / Fortinet / F5, etc.).
• Understanding of ITSM processes (change management, incident/problem management).
• Exposure to “Source of Truth” tools and patterns (IPAM/CMDB, inventory, configuration baselines).
• Experience with cloud networking automation (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures.
• Knowledge of secrets management and secure automation patterns.

Typical Use Cases You Should Be Comfortable Owning

• Automated provisioning and configuration of network devices and policies.
• Configuration drift detection and automated remediation.
• Firewall rule / policy automation with audit trails.
• Network compliance checks (golden config, baseline enforcement).
• Automated change workflows with CI/CD + approvals + rollback.
• Inventory/source-of-truth driven automation (generate configs from authoritative data).
• Own delivery quality and reliability of automation solutions.
• Mentor engineers, set engineering standards, review designs and code.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and present solution options confidently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• Networking certifications are a plus (CCNP/CCIE/JNCIP, etc.) but not mandatory if experience is strong.