Network Automation Engineer (Ansible Automation Platform)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in core networking and deep hands-on expertise in the Ansible Automation Platform. This role focuses on building, integrating, and optimizing network automation solutions, with close integration into GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the network environment.

Key Responsibilities

Network Automation & Engineering

• Design, build, and deploy network automation solutions using the Ansible Automation Platform.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate network configurations and services.
• Integrate Ansible-based automation workflows with GitHub CI/CD pipelines to enable streamlined and repeatable deployments.
• Integrate Ansible with Grafana for automation metrics and statistics dashboards, and with Django for automation reporting.

Network Infrastructure & Operations

• Ensure automation solutions comply with network architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.
• Apply strong technical knowledge across network and security infrastructure technologies including Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, F5, Symantec, Zscaler, AWS, and Azure.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues, using automation to improve accuracy, speed, and operational consistency.
• Work closely with network engineering teams to identify automation use cases and technical requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Delivery

• Evaluate emerging automation tools and techniques to enhance network operations and delivery capabilities.
• Improve and optimize existing automation scripts and workflows for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Stay current with developments in network automation, CI/CD practices, and industry trends.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Partner with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure smooth integration and operation of automated network services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and automation specialists.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to support network automation initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering automation scripts, workflows, and network configurations.
• Ensure all automation and network activities align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal governance policies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in core networking, including routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Experience working with network security standards such as CIS and CCOP, as well as network performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Ansible Automation Platform for network automation.
• Proven experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Git, with direct integration of automation workflows into GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Proficiency using Jira for issue tracking and project management.
• Experience using Confluence for documentation and team collaboration.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, and DNS.
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for network automation.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub CI/CD for continuous integration and deployment.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in software development and monitoring technologies including Python, Java, Django, React, Grafana, and Prometheus.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
• Certifications
• Networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are highly desirable.
• Automation-related certifications, including Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, are an advantage.
• Programming language certifications (e.g. Python, Java) are a plus.