Sr. Network Automation Engineer

Toucreek Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex projects

Enterprise environments

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Toucreek Technology seeks a Network Automation Engineer in the New York City area. This role blends frontline network engineering with hands-on automation to design, implement, and support scalable automation across data center environments.

You'll work with Python, Ansible, and Arista Validated Designs (AVD), and integrate network infrastructure with Infoblox, ServiceNow, and LogicMonitor to improve provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related technical field.
• 12-15 years of hands-on network technology experience including data center design and deployments.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and implement network automation solutions.
• Strong Python programming with practical automation coding experience.
• Experience with Ansible and AVD; API integrations with enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, AVD.
• Build scripts and automated workflows for provisioning, config management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Develop integrations between network infrastructure and Infoblox, ServiceNow, LogicMonitor.
• Leverage APIs to connect network infra with IT operations platforms.
• Support data center networking deployments and change management.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Participate in POC development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions.
• Review automation code, troubleshoot issues, and propose improvements.
• Provide technical documentation and support for deployed automation solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

Python

Ansible

AVD (Arista Validated Designs)

Infoblox

ServiceNow

LogicMonitor

Job description

Location: New York City & Surrounding Regions

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Must be flexible and available to work onsite at customer data centers throughout the NYC metropolitan area as needed.

About Us

Toucreek Technology Services is a fast-growing professional services firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. We partner with leading technology companies to deliver specialized engineering expertise and support complex enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading IT solutions and professional services provider to hire an experienced Network Automation Engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure, automation development, and systems integration.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing network automation solutions using technologies such as Python, Ansible, and Arista Validated Designs (AVD), along with integrating network infrastructure with enterprise platforms such as Infoblox (IPAM), ServiceNow, and LogicMonitor.

This role requires a combination of strong network engineering fundamentals and practical software development skills, with the ability to build scalable automation solutions that improve network provisioning, configuration management, operational efficiency, and reliability.

As an integral member of the New York team, you will collaborate with engineers, customers, and technical stakeholders to design, implement, and support automation solutions across data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, AVD, and other relevant automation technologies.
• Build and maintain scripts, tools, and automated workflows to streamline network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Develop integrations between network infrastructure and enterprise platforms, including Infoblox (IPAM), ServiceNow, LogicMonitor, and similar systems.
• Leverage APIs and automation frameworks to connect network infrastructure with operational and management platforms.
• Support the design, deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of data center networking environments.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in proof-of-concept (POC) development, testing, validation, and implementation of automation solutions.
• Review and troubleshoot automation code, identify issues, and recommend improvements to existing workflows and integrations.
• Assist with network implementations, migrations, and change management processes.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions.
• Provide technical documentation and ongoing support for deployed automation solutions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• 12 - 15 years working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Data Center networks.
• Strong hands-on experience in network engineering, including data center routing, switching, and infrastructure deployments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing network automation solutions.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with practical experience writing, testing, and troubleshooting automation code.
• Experience with Ansible and network automation frameworks or tools such as Arista Validated Designs (AVD).
• Experience integrating network infrastructure with enterprise management systems through APIs or other integration methods.
• Familiarity with network and IT operations platforms such as Infoblox, ServiceNow, LogicMonitor, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and BGP.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers, engineering teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at data centers and customer locations throughout the NYC metropolitan region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced data center networking technologies, including EVPN, VXLAN, and leaf-spine architectures.
• Experience with Arista networking environments and AVD-based network deployments.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, Git, and software development best practices.
• Experience with network infrastructure lifecycle management, configuration validation, and automated testing.
• Previous experience working in professional services or customer-facing network engineering roles.
• Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP or CCIE.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex network automation and infrastructure integration projects.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale networking environments and automation technologies.
• Collaboration with experienced network engineers and technical teams.
• Opportunities for technical growth and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Toucreek Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.