Senior Network Automation Engineer — NetDevOps & Cloud

GranularTek LLC; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GranularTek LLC seeks an experienced Network Automation Engineer to lead the automation of a large, global enterprise network. You will build secure, scalable tools alongside architecture, security, and cloud teams to reduce manual work and accelerate a software-driven network.

Responsibilities include automating provisioning, configuration, and policy management across data centers, SD-WAN, and cloud, with Infrastructure as Code adoption and NetDevOps expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience in global or multi location settings.
• 2+ years of hands on network automation and scripting focused on real operational needs.
• Solid core networking knowledge including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, NAC, and WAN.
• Strong skills in Python and Ansible, plus working experience with Terraform and REST APIs.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage infrastructure or network changes.
• Knowledge of cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including hybrid connectivity.
• Understanding of NetDevOps concepts, event driven automation, or network testing tools.
• Background with enterprise platforms such as Cisco routing and switching, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Palo Alto, Zscaler, NetScaler, or comparable tools.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and container networking is a bonus.
• Creative, big picture thinker with a builder’s mindset.
• Comfortable using AI tools as an everyday part of professional work.

Responsibilities

• Build and support automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs to make network operations more consistent and efficient.
• Automate the full network lifecycle, covering provisioning, configuration, and policy management across data center, SD WAN, and cloud environments.
• Work with architecture and security partners to roll out Infrastructure as Code and grow NetDevOps adoption company wide.
• Create and connect automated workflows for platforms including Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Palo Alto Prisma SD WAN, and Zscaler.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines that test, validate, and deploy network changes automatically.
• Write and manage reusable templates and playbooks stored in source control to standardize rollouts and limit hands on work.
• Improve network visibility by automating the gathering, analysis, and reporting of telemetry data to help teams spot and fix issues early.
• Help design network architectures that are secure, resilient, and scalable, in line with Zero Trust and cloud focused goals.
• Define and uphold automation standards, documentation, and governance practices for long term maintainability and audit readiness.
• Use AI powered development tools and smart automation to speed up work and lower operational effort.
• Take part in an on call schedule supporting live network operations and automation systems.

Skills

Python

NetDevOps

Automation scripting

CI/CD

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

GranularTek LLC seeks an experienced Network Automation Engineer to lead the automation of a large, global enterprise network. You will build secure, scalable tools alongside architecture, security, and cloud teams to reduce manual work and accelerate a software-driven network.

Responsibilities include automating provisioning, configuration, and policy management across data centers, SD-WAN, and cloud, with Infrastructure as Code adoption and NetDevOps expansion.