Network Engineer

Network Automation Engineer - Hybrid - Outside IR35

We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer to join a cutting-edge team driving the evolution of network infrastructure. You'll be at the forefront of automating, optimising, and scaling complex networks using modern automation frameworks and programming languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

• Design, build, and maintain network infrastructure automation using scripting and configuration management tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and Software • Engineering, to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.

• Support troubleshooting and performance tuning of automated network systems.

• Keep up to date with the latest networking and automation technologies to continuously improve processes.

Key Skills & Experience:

✅ 5+ years in network engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on network automation.

✅ Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting.

✅ Experience with network automation protocols (RESTCONF, NETCONF, APIs).

✅ Solid understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

✅ Strong working knowledge of Ansible, Jinja2, JSON, and automation frameworks.

✅ Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments.

Nice to Have (but not essential):

🔹 Industry certifications such as Cisco DevNet, CCNP, JNCIP, or Fortinet NSE.

🔹 Exposure to cloud networking automation (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

🔹 Experience with network observability and monitoring tools.

Key info

- Twice a week on-site in Berkshire

- 3 month rolling contract

- ASAP Start

- £300 - £400 outside IR35

Network Automation Engineer - Hybrid - Outside IR35