Network Automation Engineer

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Company: VDart

Location: San Antonio, TX 78228

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Job Title : L3 Network Automation Engineer

Location : San Antonio, TX (Onsite)

Description:

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering and automation, with a focus on scripting, infrastructure as code (IAC), and enterprise-level automation tools. You will be responsible for automating and optimizing network configurations, monitoring, and performance metrics across a diverse infrastructure.


Technical Responsibilities
  • Scripting and Development
    • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python 3, Flask, and REST+ API.
    • Build GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
  • Infrastructure Automation
    • Implement Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, or AWX in enterprise environments.
    • Develop and maintain IAC pipelines using Terraform with network device providers.
    • Leverage Docker/Podman, OpenShift, and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerized solutions.
  • Performance Monitoring and Metrics
    • Deploy and manage tools such as Prometheus, Victoria Metrics, and other performance management tools.
    • Integrate and utilize ELK stack, Grafana, and Tableau for log management and visualization.
  • Database Management
    • Design and optimize SQL-based solutions, working with data lakes, database design, and Snowflake.
  • Network Tool Management
    • Automate and enhance network operations using tools such as Cisco Prime, Arista CVP, and Infoblox.
    • Manage security tools like CyberArk and Conjur.
  • System Administration and Integration
    • Utilize RHEL Linux for midrange environments.
    • Experience in managing tools like Jira for Agile workflows.


  • Preferred Skills and Experience
    • Advanced analytics and machine learning on network data.
    • Development experience with Golang.
    • Familiarity with AI Ops tools like Big Panda or Moogsoft.
    • Web development with React or Angular JS.
    • Knowledge of Control-M and Artifactory.


    Education and Certification
    • Preferred: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
    • Programming: Formal training in Python, Golang, or Java.


    Professional Experience
    • 3+ years of DevOps development experience using relevant tools and frameworks.
    • Hands-on network engineering experience with Cisco, Arista, F5, AVI, or similar technologies.
    • Proven experience implementing Ansible in an enterprise network.
    • Compliance automation expertise is a plus

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