Senior Network Automation Engineer, Tools Integration

Jobtailor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design and implement secure automation across enterprise networks and IT platforms. You will develop Python services, REST APIs, and Ansible workflows, connecting to GitLab CI/CD pipelines and cloud resources.

The role requires strong IaC skills with Terraform, and proven experience in regulated environments such as financial services, healthcare, or government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong Python, API, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD skills.
• Experience with Terraform and IaC.
• Experience in regulated financial services, healthcare, or government environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure end-to-end automation across enterprise networks and IT platforms.
• Develop Python services and REST API integrations; automate workflows with Ansible.
• Prototype and containerize Python APIs and front-end apps for deployment.
• Collaborate with network, platform, cybersecurity, and ITSM teams.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and incident remediation.

Skills

Python

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure

AWS

OpenText NNMi

Splunk

ThousandEyes

Catalyst Center

Job description

• Design and deliver secure, end-to-end automation across enterprise network, observability, IT service management, and DevOps platforms
• Connect Python and Ansible automation with GitLab Duo, Ansible Automation Platform, Cisco SD-WAN controllers, Catalyst Center, Splunk Cloud, OpenText NNMi, ServiceNow, and ThousandEyes
• Develop reusable Python services, REST API integrations, Ansible workflows, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Convert manual processes and standalone scripts into scalable, governed automation services
• Implement automated provisioning, configuration validation, incident enrichment, compliance checks, event correlation, change execution, post-change validation, and closed-loop remediation
• Containerize Python APIs and lightweight front-end applications and deploy them to an enterprise container platform or UI
• Design, build, and implement enterprise infrastructure technology platforms and systems
• Apply automation, monitoring, and optimization techniques to ensure infrastructure availability and performance
• Manage infrastructure engineering projects and processes aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with network engineering, operations, platform, cybersecurity, and ITSM teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting infrastructure performance and reliability
• Support technology compliance, standards, and governance
• Review and guide infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level technical professionals
• Develop technical solutions through deep infrastructure analysis and lead infrastructure processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware
• Strong Python, API, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, and enterprise integration experience
• Practical knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, telemetry, and network operations
• Proficiency in GitLab CI/CD pipeline authoring, including multi-stage pipelines, runners, environments, and security scanning integration
• Working knowledge of Ansible, SON, YAML, and Ansible Automation Platform, including playbook authoring, inventory management, and AAP workflow templates
• Experience with OPA (Open Policy Agent) and policy-as-code patterns
• Infrastructure-as-code competency in Terraform or equivalent
• Demonstrated deployment experience in Azure and/or AWS environments
• Python/Flask and/or scripting proficiency sufficient to build integration glue, automate workflows, and produce production-grade tooling
• Experience in a regulated financial services, healthcare, or government environment
• Experience with REST APIs and webhooks
• Experience with ServiceNow APIs
• Experience with Splunk, ThousandEyes, and SNMP traps
• Experience with Catalyst Center APIs, vManage APIs, and Meraki
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; Truist will not sponsor work visa status or employment authorization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering secure automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure, utilizing Python, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD. Proficient in managing infrastructure engineering projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• Ansible Automation
• GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Authoring
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Cloud Deployment (Azure/AWS)

Hard Skills

• Python
• Ansible
• GitLab CI/CD
• REST API
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• Terraform
• SD-WAN
• Event-Driven Architecture
• ServiceNow APIs
• Splunk

Soft Skills

• Technical Guidance
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Infrastructure Engineering
• Regulated Financial Services
• Healthcare
• Government
• Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Ansible Automation Platform
• Cisco SD-WAN
• ThousandEyes
• OpenText NNMi
• Catalyst Center
• Duo
• SNMP Traps