Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation Engineer City of London (Hybrid) | Permanent | Up to £80,000  Bonus & Benefits We’re working with a leading financial services organisation looking to hire a Network Automation Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in modernising and automating a large-scale, global enterprise network, working at the intersection of networking and Dev Ops.

The Role You’ll be responsible for driving network automation initiatives, improving efficiency, and supporting the design and delivery of scalable, resilient infrastructure across a complex global environment.

Key Responsibilities Designing and implementing network automation solutions Developing and maintaining automation tools using Python, Ansible, and Terraform Supporting network transformation and infrastructure modernisation Collaborating with architects on new implementations Providing 3rd line support across network environments Working across cloud and on-premise infrastructure Enhancing network security and performance About You Strong experience in network automation and engineering Proficiency in Python, Ansible, and Terraform Solid networking background (routing, switching, firewalls)

Experience with Cisco technologies (CCNP/CCIE desirable) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Exposure to SD-WAN, load balancing (F5), and network security Comfortable working in complex, enterprise-scale environments What’s on Offer Hybrid working (3 days in London office) Competitive salary  bonus Opportunity to work on large-scale, modernisation projects Collaborative and forward-thinking environment