Network Automation Engineer

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a skilled automation developer in New York City to design and maintain automation tools for network asset discovery and reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python, network protocols, and Ansible, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which aims to optimize workflows and integrate new technologies.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in network automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols like TCP/IP.
• Experience with integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation toolsets.
• Enhance and optimize existing scripts.
• Translate requirements into effective automation solutions.
• Conduct tooling audits for operational coverage.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Strong understanding of networking protocols

Hands-on experience with Ansible Tower

In-depth knowledge of RESTful API principles

Experience with version control systems like Git

Knowledge of database management systems like MongoDB

Problem-solving skills

Ability to write clear documentation

Tools

Python

Ansible

Git

MongoDB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation toolset (Python & legacy tools in Perl) for device asset discovery, data collection, and reporting.
• Enhance and optimize existing scripts to improve workflows and integrate new technologies into network change management processes.
• Translate operational and functional requirements into effective automation solutions.
• Perform tooling audits to ensure proper operational coverage and implement remediation changes as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide feedback, and deliver robust network automation solutions.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and optimization.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in network automation and scripting.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python with the ability to design, develop, and maintain new applications, as well as enhance and support an existing automation toolset.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and concepts such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLANs, and routing.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible Tower or Ansible Automation Platform, including the ability to create and manage automation playbooks for network configuration, changes, and validation.
• 8 -10 years of relevant experience in network automation, scripting, and related technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API principles, including HTTP methods, request/response handling, authentication mechanisms
• Experience with version control systems like Git (BitBucket/GitHub).
• Knowledge of software lifecycle principles and practices, integrating automation into a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Knowledge of database management systems like MongoDB for storing and retrieving data.
• Problem-solving skills to identify automation opportunities and optimize existing workflows.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation for users and fellow developers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in frameworks like Flask or Django for building APIs.
• Relevant certifications in Networking (CCNA/CCNP) or RedHat Ansible.