We are seeking a Core Network Automation Engineer whose primary focus is building and operating automated solutions for core network infrastructure. This role is centered on replacing manual network operations with scalable, repeatable automation using Ansible, Python, and related tooling. The ideal candidate is a network engineer who thinks in workflows, templates, and code, and applies those skills to large, complex network and firewall environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks for core network infrastructure
Develop automation using Ansible, Python, and related tools to manage network and firewall platforms
Replace manual network configuration and change processes with fully automated workflows
Automate provisioning, validation, compliance checks, and rollback for network changes
Build standardized network configurations using templates, variables, and source control
Integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows
Develop automated testing and pre/post-change validation for network changes
Operate and troubleshoot automated network systems in production environments
Continuously improve automation coverage, reliability, and scalability
Document automation architecture, workflows, and network standards
Required Qualifications
Strong experience building network automation using Ansible, Python, or similar tools
Solid background in core networking (routing, switching, firewall platforms)
Hands-on experience automating network changes in production environments
Strong understanding of network data models, templates, and configuration abstractions
Experience using version control systems (Git) for network automation
Ability to troubleshoot both network behavior and automation logic
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building end-to-end network automation platforms or frameworks
Familiarity with CI/CD tooling for infrastructure or network automation
Experience with network state validation, testing, or intent-based approaches
Experience working in large-scale or highly available network environments
Advanced networking or automation certifications