Automation & Virtualization Engineer

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance and Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Vaccination policy compliance

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Scripting & Automation Engineer with virtualization experience to automate large-scale telecom operations. You will develop scripts and tools to reduce manual tasks, improving efficiency and reliability across networks.

The role emphasizes strong Python, Bash, and PowerShell skills, Linux/Unix familiarity, and collaboration with engineering teams on automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on scripting/programming experience (Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell) and automation solution development.
• Experience understanding manual processes and translating them into automated workflows.
• Hands-on experience in Linux/Unix environments and virtualization-related skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn telecom/network concepts and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts and automation solutions to improve engineering and operational processes.
• Identify repetitive/manual activities and determine opportunities for automation.
• Build, enhance and maintain automation tools and workflows.
• Support virtualization and network operational activities.
• Troubleshoot automation, infrastructure and operational issues.
• Work with engineering teams to translate processes into automated solutions.
• Support monitoring, fault management and operational activities as required.
• Learn telecom-specific systems and technologies while collaborating with senior team members.
• Document automation solutions and procedures.

Skills

scripting/programming experience

Python

Bash / Shell scripting

PowerShell

automation solutions

Linux/Unix

virtualization awareness

communication & collaboration

learn new technologies

Tools

VMware

OpenStack

KVM

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Scripting & Automation Engineer with Virtualization experience to support a large-scale telecommunications network environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys identifying manual operational processes and developing automation solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and consistency.

While telecom and virtualization experience are valuable, the hiring manager's primary focus is strong hands-on scripting and automation capability. Candidates coming from software automation, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, network automation, or similar technical backgrounds can be considered even without extensive telecom experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on scripting/programming experience, preferably:
• Python
• Bash / Shell scripting
• PowerShell or similar scripting languages
• Hands-on experience developing automation solutions, scripts, tools, or workflows to eliminate or reduce manual operational tasks.
• Ability to understand an existing manual process and determine how to automate it.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Good understanding of virtualization, cloud, infrastructure, network operations, or similar technical environments.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies and telecom/network concepts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work effectively within an engineering team.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, OpenStack, KVM, VMs, VNFs/CNFs, Kubernetes, or Docker.
• Telecommunications/wireless network experience.
• Understanding of 4G/5G network environments.
• Knowledge of OSS/NMS/EMS platforms.
• Understanding of FCAPS — Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance and Security management.
• Network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting or production support experience.
• Experience working with major telecommunications equipment vendors.
• Previous Verizon experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with REST APIs, CI/CD or infrastructure/network automation is beneficial.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop scripts and automation solutions to improve engineering and operational processes.
• Identify repetitive/manual activities and determine opportunities for automation.
• Build, enhance and maintain automation tools and workflows.
• Support virtualization and network operational activities.
• Troubleshoot automation, infrastructure and operational issues.
• Work with engineering teams to understand existing processes and translate them into automated solutions.
• Support monitoring, fault management and operational activities as required.
• Learn telecom-specific systems, processes and technologies while working with experienced team members.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Document automation solutions, processes and operational procedures.

What you didn’t know about us:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

• Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
• You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-17 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.