Systems Engineer – Network Automation & AI | Remote

Sapsol; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsol seeks an experienced Systems Engineer – Network Automation & AI to join a remote engineering team during US business hours. You will design, deploy, and scale automated network pipelines, Cisco SD-WAN and Meraki architectures, and AI/LLM-assisted operations.

Collaborating with software developers, network architects, and IT operations, you will integrate Python automation, Ansible playbooks, and GCP networking environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and enterprise routing & switching.
• Deep programming proficiency in Python and configuration management using Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy advanced network automation frameworks and AI-assisted workflows.
• Implement, configure, and manage Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and core routing/switching environments.
• Develop automation scripts and IaC playbooks using Python and Ansible.
• Build and consume secure REST APIs for programmatic network provisioning, monitoring, and telemetry collection.
• Integrate AI/LLM tools to optimize network troubleshooting and automated remediation.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Meraki

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

GCP networking

AI/LLM tools

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansible Playbooks

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

Position Summary

Sapsol is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and innovative Systems Engineer – Network Automation & AI with 3 to 5 years of professional experience to join our remote engineering team during US Business Hours. In this specialized network engineering and automation role, you will spearhead designing, deploying, and scaling advanced network automation pipelines, Cisco SD-WAN and Meraki architectures, and AI/LLM-assisted network operations workflows. You will work closely with cross-functional software developers, network architects, and IT operations teams to integrate Python automation scripts, Ansible playbooks, and GCP cloud networking environments. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic foundation in computer science or electrical engineering, deep practical expertise in programmable network infrastructure, and immediate availability for remote deployment.

Detailed Job Description

As a Systems Engineer – Network Automation & AI at Sapsol, working remotely during US business hours, you will take full ownership of modernizing enterprise network operations through intelligent automation and machine learning integration. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing Python scripts and Ansible playbooks for automated provisioning, configuring Cisco SD-WAN and Meraki cloud-managed environments, and consuming REST APIs to synchronize network states. You will integrate AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools to streamline troubleshooting, anomaly detection, and automated remediation across hybrid multi-cloud and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking topologies. Working in a collaborative remote environment, you will maintain robust version control, author comprehensive automation documentation, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy advanced network automation frameworks and AI-assisted workflows.
• Implement, configure, and manage enterprise Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and core routing/switching environments.
• Develop robust automation scripts, tools, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) playbooks using Python and Ansible.
• Build and consume secure REST APIs for programmatic network provisioning, monitoring, and telemetry collection.
• Integrate AI and LLM tools to optimize network troubleshooting, event correlation, and automated incident remediation.
• Administer and configure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking infrastructure, VPCs, and hybrid interconnects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional software engineering, cloud architecture, and network operations teams.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, overlay connectivity, and API integration bottlenecks across hybrid networks.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, automation runbooks, and GitHub/GitLab code repositories.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure automation.
• Strong hands-on professional expertise with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and enterprise routing & switching.
• Deep programming proficiency in Python and configuration management expertise using Ansible.
• Practical experience developing and consuming REST APIs and managing JSON/YAML data structures.
• Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking fundamentals and virtual private clouds.
• Demonstrated interest or hands-on project experience with AI/LLM-assisted network automation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and remote collaboration communication skills.
• Professional availability to work remotely during US Business Hours.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline automation (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with network telemetry streaming, SNMP, NetFlow, and observability platforms (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Prior working experience in remote-first software consultancies or enterprise managed network service providers.
• Contributions to open-source network automation libraries or AI integration repositories.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Sapsol Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Vishal Rami (Talent Acquisition / Connector)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Urgent Contract Role / Remote (US Business Hours)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for network automation roles combining Cisco technologies and AI, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and any projects integrating LLMs into network operations.