Senior Network Automation Engineer

Job Description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Network Automation Engineer.

This position will be instrumental in delivering mid to large-scale networking projects. You'll spearhead network automation and data discovery/analysis initiatives. This role entails crafting scripts and playbooks/cookbooks to seamlessly automate bulk network modifications. Your expertise will extend to scripting for database queries, bolstering the databases housing network telemetry and status information. Your adeptness with Ansible, Terraform, and Python will be instrumental in supporting our network automation platform. If you're driven by innovation and have a knack for solving intricate challenges, this role offers the perfect avenue to excel.

What do I need?

• Expertise in Networking Software Development: A proven track record in developing software applications within the networking domain, showcasing your ability to tackle complex network challenges. Experience with Firewall Infrastructure ie F5, Juniper SRX, Security Director/Fortinet FortiGate, Forti Manager.
• Mastery of Automation Tools: Proficiency in Ansible and Terraform, including a demonstrated capability to craft custom plugins and modules that streamline network operations. Infrastructure and Configuration as Code: Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and config-as-code principles, allowing you to architect scalable and efficient network configurations.
• Ecosystem Familiarity: Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux, enabling you to leverage containerization and optimize network performance.
• Programming Proficiency: A high level of expertise in a mainstream programming language, preferably Python, to create robust and efficient network automation solutions.
• Database Mastery: Proficiency in designing and executing effective database queries, coupled with hands-on familiarity with MongoDB.
• Software Testing Acumen: A deep understanding of software testing strategies, along with the ability to construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Jenkins, to ensure smooth testing and release processes.
  
  

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
  
  

Create your future today !!!

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