Network Automation Engineer

MTS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a candidate proficient in automation development and network management. The role involves designing solutions using Python, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of networking principles. This exciting opportunity allows for tackling complex challenges in network automation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible for configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts including BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP stack, and network hardware.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and version control using Git.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs for interaction with network devices.
• Experience working with databases (SQL, NoSQL, TSDB).
• Experience with Unix-based systems is often preferred.
• Experience in banking or financial change processes is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions using Python.
• Integrate network management into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and maintain automation tools and frameworks.
• Implement monitoring tools to track network performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define network requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting for automation-related issues.
• Document automation solutions for network operations.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with Ansible

Networking fundamentals

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of RESTful APIs

Working with databases

Experience with Unix/Linux

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions: Create software and scripts using languages like Python to automate complex network tasks such as configuration management, provisioning, and auditing.
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines: Work with cross-functional teams to incorporate network provisioning and management into existing deployment pipelines for greater efficiency.
• Manage and maintain automated systems: Implement, test, and maintain automation tools and frameworks, including those that handle tasks like network security, mapping, and testing.
• Implement monitoring and reporting: Set up and utilize network monitoring tools to track performance metrics and generate reports on key indicators like reliability and capacity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with other engineering and operational teams to define network requirements and ensure automation solutions meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot issues: Provide advanced troubleshooting for automation-related issues and help resolve operational problems in the network infrastructure.
• Document solutions: Create and maintain documentation for end-to-end automation solutions to aid network operations and troubleshooting.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Programming: Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as nodejs and Python is essential.
• Automation tools: Experience with tools like Ansible is often required for configuration management.
• Networking fundamentals: Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), the TCP/IP stack, and network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• DevOps principles: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and the concept of "infrastructure as code".
• APIs: Understanding of RESTful APIs for programmatic interaction with network devices and services.
• Data and databases: Experience working with various database types (SQL, NoSQL, TSDB) and tools for data collection and visualization.
• Unix/Linux: Experience working with Unix-based systems is often preferred.
• Experience in bank / financial institute change process will be a bonus.

Number of Working Experiences: 2-4 years