Network Automation Engineer

Surya Technologies; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider based in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Network Automation Engineer. This role involves designing network automation frameworks, developing serverless cloud functions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience with tools like Python, AWS, and Terraform. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Network Automation, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Proven development experience to enhance workflows and improve efficiency.
• Experience with serverless platforms like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust network automation frameworks.
• Develop and deploy serverless cloud functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network automation workflows.

Skills

Network Automation

Cloud Orchestration

Python

Bash

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Router Configuration

Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS SDK

CloudFormation

Grafana

SolarWinds

Job description

Overview

We seek a highly skilled and motivated professional to bridge the gap between traditional network engineering, site reliability engineering, and DevOps practices. This role emphasizes automation and operational excellence, with a strong focus on network automation and cloud orchestration to ensure the reliability, configuration and orchestration of critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust network automation frameworks for hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.


• Develop and deploy serverless cloud functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions) to automate monitoring, configuration management, and alerting.


• Using API-driven orchestration across AWS, Azure, and GCP, automate cloud networking tasks such as creating VPCs, updating security groups, and routing traffic.


• Create reusable, modular code libraries to streamline workflows and support diverse use cases across network devices and cloud platforms.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network automation workflows.


• Build integrations with monitoring and configuration tools like SolarWinds, Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack.


• Document processes, tools, and workflows for seamless knowledge sharing across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.


• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Network Automation, or Site Reliability Engineering.


• Proven development experience with Python, Bash, and Ansible to enhance workflows and improve efficiency.


• Strong knowledge of hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.


• Solid networking background, including routers, switches, load balancers, DNS, IPAM, BGP, IPSEC, TCP, and IP addressing and subnetting.


• Experience with serverless platforms such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Functions.


• Hands-on expertise with Cloud SDKs (e.g., AWS SDK for Python, Azure SDK, GCP Cloud Libraries) for managing cloud resources programmatically.


• Proficiency with templating and libraries like Terraform, CloudFormation, Jinja2, XML, JSON, Paramiko, and Netmiko.


• Experience with network orchestration and monitoring concepts, such as RESTCONF, SNMP, NETCONF, SYSLOG, NetFlow/IPFIX, sFlow, and Streaming Telemetry.


• Understanding of tools like Bitbucket, Github, and Rundeck.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work with and enhance existing code with limited requirements or guidance.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or CCNA/CCNP.


• Demonstrated contributions to open-source projects or a professional portfolio on GitHub or GitLab.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting