Senior Network Automation Engineer (100% Remote-C2H)- Python, Cisco, IaC

Optomi; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a major client, seeks a Senior Network Software (Automation) Engineer to advance network projects and automate processes within the team. A strong foundation in route/switch/DNS/DHCP and SD-WAN with automation experience is essential.

The role emphasizes Python and IaC tooling, collaboration with multiple IT groups, and operating in a large enterprise environment. This 100% remote position offers visibility across the network engineering function.

Qualifications

• Strong Python scripting and automation experience.
• Solid Cisco routing/switching/Firewall fundamentals.
• Experience with SD-WAN deployments and enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues focusing on Cisco equipment.
• Deploy and support SD-WAN solutions.
• Automate network functions using Python, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible.
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders on enterprise projects.

Skills

Python

Cisco networking

SD-WAN

Networking fundamentals

LAN/WAN

Automation concepts

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

YAML

Job description

Senior Network Automation Enigneer- 100% Remote (Cisco, SDWAN, Python, IaC)

Optomi, in partnership with a major client is seeking a Senior Network Software (Automation) Engineer to join their team. This engineer will help push forward network projects while also automation various processes and functions within the network engineering team. They will have a strong network foundation (route, switch, firewall, LAN/WAN) and also significant automation experience (Python, Terraform, etc) as well.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot various network and connectivity issues- DNS, DHCP, routers, switches, etc- will work primarily with Cisco equipment
• SDWAN deployments- using Silverpeak in this role but can have experience with other SDWAN platforms
• Automating various network functions, projects, and processes- team uses Python but open to other languages as well- Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Communicating with other IT departments, stakeholders, and customers- large scale enterprise network
• Network troubleshooting skills, including fundamentals such as OSI layers, ARP, packet captures, and DHCP.

• A combination of network engineering and automation/software knowledge
• Strong experience with route, switch, firewall, DNS/DHCP, SDWAN and other networking tools
• Automation knowledge related to the network, connectivity, new sites, etc- Python, Terraform, YAML, Ansible or other automation tools
• Experience in a large enterprise network communicating with many different teams and stakeholders
• Any RF or cellular experience is a plus
• Ability to participate in live technical lab interviews