Network Automation Engineer

Invences Inc.; Frisco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Invences Inc. is seeking a NetworkAutomation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy Python-driven automation for network deployment, configuration, and management. The role includes VNFs/CNFs in virtualized and cloud-native environments with Tier-1 support responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong Python scripting, virtualization experience, and proficiency with Ansible/Netmiko, CI/CD, and IaC, along with solid networking knowledge and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in network engineering and automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for network automation.
• Extensive experience with virtualization and cloud-native technologies (e.g., VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes).
• Proven experience in deploying and managing VNFs/CNFs.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Python scripts for automating network deployment, configuration, and management tasks.
• Deploy and manage VNFs and CNFs in virtualized and cloud-native environments.
• Provide Tier-1 support for network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues.
• Develop and maintain network automation frameworks to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable network solutions.
• Document network automation processes, procedures, and configurations.
• Stay up-to-date with virtualization, cloud-native technologies, and network automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network infrastructure and automation processes.

Skills

Python scripting

Network automation

Cloud-native technologies

VNFs/CNFs

Ansible

Netmiko

CI/CD

IaC

VMware/OpenStack/Kubernetes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

VMware

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Ansible

Netmiko

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled NetworkAutomation Engineer with a strong foundation in Tier-1support and extensive experience in virtualization,cloud-native technologies, VNF/CNF deployments, and networkautomation. The ideal candidate will possess a deepunderstanding of networking principles and a proven trackrecord of developing and implementing Python-basedautomation solutions for deployment, configuration, andnetwork management.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Python scripts forautomating network deployment, configuration, andmanagement tasks.
• Deploy and manage Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) andCloud Native Functions (CNFs) in virtualized andcloud-native environments.
• Provide Tier-1 support for network infrastructure,troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Develop and maintain network automation frameworks toimprove efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design andimplement robust and scalable network solutions.
• Document network automation processes, procedures, andconfigurations.
• Stay up-to‑date with the latest advancements invirtualization, cloud-native technologies, and networkautomation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of networkinfrastructure and automation processes.

Requirements:

• Experience in network engineering and automation. Strong proficiency in Python scripting for networkautomation. Extensive experience with virtualization andcloud-native technologies (e.g., VMware, OpenStack,Kubernetes). Proven experience in deploying and managingVNFs/CNFs. Solid understanding of networking protocolsand technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching). Experience with network automation tools and frameworks(e.g., Ansible, Netmiko). Proven Tier-1 supportexperience. Excellent problem-solving andtroubleshooting skills. Strong communication andcollaboration skills. Ability to work independently andas part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Experiencewith specific network automation platforms or tools. Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, AWS CertifiedNetworking). Experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Extensive experience with virtualization and cloud-nativetechnologies (e.g., VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes).
• Proven experience in deploying and managing VNFs/CNFs.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols andtechnologies (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Experience with network automation tools and frameworks(e.g., Ansible, Netmiko).
• Proven Tier-1 support experience. Excellentproblem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with specific network automation platforms ortools. Experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experiencewith Infrastructure as Code (IaC). skills.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, AWS CertifiedNetworking).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). skills.