Network Automation Engineer

The Fountain Group; North Carolina; Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Automation Engineer / Network Automation Engineer for a remote role supporting Eastern Time hours. This position will focus on network automation tasks, requiring a robust background in automation and network observability tools like Cisco and SolarWinds, with a compensation range of $45-50 per hour.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years developing and utilizing network automation.
• Familiarity with network observability tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation tasks, patching, and report generation.
• Utilize core technologies like Cisco and SolarWinds.
• Automate network changes using scripting languages.

Skills

Automation Experience

Network Protocols

Excellent Communication

Problem-solving Skills

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

SolarWinds

Splunk

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PAY: $45-50/hour W2. Our company offers our consultants a suite of benefits after a qualification period including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.

This is a remote role but will be expected to support Eastern Time Hours

W2 candidates only

MANAGER NOTES

• This is for an Automation Engineer / Network Automation Engineer
• Needs automation background - 4+ years developing and utilizing network automation in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Some normal duties: Automation tasks, patching, report generation
• Must have these core technologies: Cisco, SolarWinds
• Experience with network observability tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog or others.
• Any scripting experience would be useful and helpful
• Any experience with Arista switches is a plus
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred), Associate's Degree or trade certification (minimum required)
• 4+ years developing and utilizing network automation in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully navigate global teams across time zones, geographic borders, cultures and lines of business.
• Understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Skilled in configuring and managing network devices (e.g., routers, switches, wireless).
• Experience with automation and scripting of Network changes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with network observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog or others.
• Experience in creation and maintenance of system life cycle (SLC) documentation including runbooks and training for operational support teams.
• Demonstrated track record of ability to drive projects to successful conclusion on time and within budget.
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Hands on experience working directly with products from core networking vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Meraki, Infoblox, Zscaler and VeloCloud SDWAN
• Experience with scripting languages/toolchain automation products such as Python, Itential, Ansible, Terraform etc.
• Experience configuring and using monitoring/alerting/forensic tools (e.g. SolarWinds, NetBrain, CACTI, Wireshark)
• Experience with network security practices and tools (e.g., NAC)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for automating workflows.
• CCNA, Network+ or other recognized industry certifications.
  
  

Who We Are:

The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.

Browse our website below for additional information on our company.

The Fountain Group

3407 W Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Tampa, FL 33607

“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”

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