Remote Senior Network Automation Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design and implement automated solutions for network configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting across our infrastructure, with emphasis on reliability and scalability.

You will collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to transform manual processes into code-driven workflows. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network engineering, 3+ years in automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network operations.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in network automation with Python and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SNMP and device configuration.
• Experience with APIs and NETCONF/RESTCONF data models.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools for infrastructure in Bloemfontein.
• Automate network device configuration, software upgrades, and change management processes.
• Develop and maintain network automation frameworks, modules, and scripts.
• Integrate automation tools with network monitoring systems, ITSM platforms, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with network engineers to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce human error.
• Troubleshoot automation scripts and workflows, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Create comprehensive documentation for automation processes and procedures.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in network automation, DevOps, and IaC practices.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Networking

Git

CI/CD

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

RESTCONF

NETCONF

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design and implement automated solutions for network configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting across our infrastructure, with emphasis on reliability and scalability.

You will collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to transform manual processes into code-driven workflows. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network engineering, 3+ years in automation