Lead Network Automation Engineer

• Lead the review, resolution and implementation for the most complex technical issues and initiatives related to large scale network applications, data systems, voice and other technical products and services
• Use and create diagnostic, simulation and other tools to maintain, troubleshoot and restore service or data to systems
• Evaluate or review queries to extract data, create standard procedures, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supported
• Research performance trends and recommend process improvements
• Perform complex migrations from development to production, upgrades, installations and configurations
• Make decisions in security and regulatory policies to design and implement foolproof secured network solutions
• Assess changes for risk to production systems and assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
• Identify gaps in current technology processes and recommend changes to assure Service Level Agreements can be supported
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

• 5+ years of combined Network Engineering and automation experience
• CCIE or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience creating network automation solutions
• 5+ years experience with Ansible, JINJA, NETCONF, Python, REST, YAML, YANG, or Robot
• 5+ years experience in Git, Jira, Jenkins usage and integrations
• 5+ years experience with network management, automation, and orchestration tools, such a Ansible Tower, Cisco DCNM and Arista CVP
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Knowledge and understanding of technical experience including IP routing, switching, load balancing and firewall
• Experience creating automated testing
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment
• Experience with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrates extensive experience in Network Engineering and automation, with a strong focus on creating network automation solutions and utilizing AI‑assisted development tools. Proficient in managing complex technical issues, ensuring compliance, and implementing secure network solutions.

• Network Engineering
• Automation Solutions
• AI‑Assisted Development
• Ansible
• CCIE

• Network Automation
• Python
• REST
• YAML
• JINJA
• NETCONF
• Git
• Jira
• Jenkins
• IP Routing

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• CCIE

• Network Management
• Orchestration Tools
• Service Level Agreements
• Security Compliance
• Technical Design Documentation

• Ansible Tower
• Cisco DCNM
• Arista CVP
• Agile Methodology