Senior Network Automation Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Advanced training & development

Global impact

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design and implement automated solutions to scale and stabilize global network infrastructure, leveraging Python and Ansible, with strong scripting background and experience in CI/CD integrations.

The role focuses on automating provisioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring, collaborating with network ops and engineering teams, and delivering high-availability automation solutions across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering with strong focus on automation and scripting.
• Expert proficiency in Python for network automation and experience with Ansible, SaltStack, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain network automation frameworks and tools using Python, Ansible, and other scripting languages.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, testing, and deployment processes.
• Develop and integrate network infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Python

Ansible

CI/CD

Networking

Git

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

SaltStack

Chef

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is embarking on a significant digital transformation and is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Automation Engineer to join their remote team. This position is crucial for developing and implementing automated solutions that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our client's global network infrastructure. You will be at the forefront of leveraging software development principles and tools to revolutionize network operations, enabling faster service delivery and reducing manual intervention. This role is fully remote, offering a unique opportunity to work from anywhere while driving critical changes in the telecoms industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust network automation frameworks and tools using Python, Ansible, and other relevant scripting languages.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, testing, and deployment processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and integrate network infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions for automated network processes and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts, tools, and network configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on network automation and scripting.
• Expert proficiency in Python for network automation and experience with automation tools like Ansible, SaltStack, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, architecture, and concepts (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs).
• Experience with API integrations, network device APIs, and data modeling (e.g., YANG, JSON).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD concepts.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on transformative automation projects impacting a global network.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual team culture focused on continuous improvement.