Network DevOps Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Hyatt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Network DevOps Engineer to join our Global Network Engineering and Operations team. You will design, implement, and maintain automated network infrastructure using IaC, Python, Ansible, and Terraform, collaborating across the infrastructure group to advance Hyatt’s networking capabilities.

You will build and own CI/CD pipelines for network automation and testing, work with multi‑vendor devices, and contribute to ongoing modernization initiatives while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience with automation/DevOps
• Strong Python scripting for automation
• Experience with Ansible for device/config automation
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments
• Solid networking fundamentals: L2/L3, VLANs, BGP, OSPF

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) to provision and manage network devices, services, and configurations.
• Build and own GitLab CI/CD pipelines for network automation, validation, and deployment.
• Develop automation and orchestration tooling using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Implement automated testing for network changes (unit, integration, device/system-level).
• Create reusable automation libraries, templates, and modules for multi‑vendor environments.
• Integrate network automation with inventory/CMDB systems (e.g., ServiceNow), monitoring and ITSM.
• Troubleshoot production network and automation issues; perform root cause analysis and automated fixes.
• Author and maintain runbooks and change control artifacts for safe deployments.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects: Network modernization, SD‑WAN rollouts, PCI controls.
• Coach and mentor engineers on automation best practices and Git workflows.

Skills

Python scripting

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Networking (L2/L3)

Multi-vendor automation

REST APIs

Tools

Cisco devices

Meraki

SilverPeak

Linux

ServiceNow

Job description

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Network DevOps Engineer to join our Global Network Engineering and Operations team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader infrastructure team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Organization- Hyatt Corporate Office

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Network DevOps Engineer to join our Global Network Engineering and Operations team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader infrastructure team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care For Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

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The Role

You will build, operate, and scale automated, testable, and auditable network infrastructure using software engineering practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage network devices, services, and configurations.
• Build and own GitLab CI/CD pipelines for network automation, validation, and deployment.
• Develop automation and orchestration tooling using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Implement automated testing (unit, integration, and device/system-level) for network changes - e.g., PyATS or equivalent.
• Create and maintain reusable automation libraries, templates, and modules for multi-vendor environments.
• Integrate network automation with inventory/CMDB systems (e.g., ServiceNow), monitoring, and ITSM.
• Troubleshoot production network and automation issues; perform root cause analysis and corrective automation.
• Author and maintain runbooks, design docs, and change control artifacts that support safe, auditable deployments.
• Participate in cross-functional projects: Network modernization, SD-WAN rollouts, PCI and security controls, site onboarding.
• Coach and mentor other engineers on automation best practices, testing, and Git-based workflows.

Note: This list highlights core responsibilities and special initiatives; it is representative, not exhaustive.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 2 years focused on network automation/DevOps practices.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Python scripting for automation and tooling.
• Practical experience with Ansible for device/config automation and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Proven ability to author and run GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
• Solid networking foundation: L2/L3 concepts, VLANs, STP, routing (BGP, OSPF), WAN technologies, and common switching/routing/wireless/firewall platforms.
• Experience with multi-vendor device automation (Cisco, Meraki, SilverPeak, etc.).
• Familiarity with Linux systems, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, and CLIs for network devices.
• Experience designing and implementing automated testing for network changes (test frameworks, test case automation, validation checks).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and experience working in production support or on‑call rotations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working across engineering and operational teams.

Experience Preferred:

• Certifications: Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Cisco DevNet, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or equivalent.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) as they relate to networking services.
• Background in hospitality, retail, or other highly distributed enterprise environments.
• Prior experience implementing security controls for network automation and change governance (role‑based access, signed artifacts, CI policy checks)
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

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The salary range for this position is $90,900 - $118,000

The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationship with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place