Network Automation Engineer

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge greenfield data centres? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about transforming network architecture into streamlined automated solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about treating networks as software products, we want to hear from you!

Role: Network Automation Engineer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol a few times a month)

Rate: Competative (umbrella)

What You'll Be Doing:

As a key player in our team, you will:

• Automated Provisioning: Design and implement sophisticated Ansible roles and playbooks, harnessing the power of Jinja2 templates to automate the lifecycle of Cisco and Fortinet devices.
• Infrastructure as Code: Maintain the network's "Source of Truth" using NetBox, ensuring all physical and logical assets are accurately modelled and easily accessible programmatically.
• Custom Tooling: Develop innovative Python scripts and custom integrations to seamlessly connect platforms, utilizing REST APIs, Netconf, and modern authentication protocols.
• CI/CD & Governance: Build and maintain robust NetDevOps pipelines using GitLab and GitHub Actions to validate, test, and deploy network changes efficiently.
• Multi-Platform Integration: Automate networking layers of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, collaborating closely with compute and storage teams via VCF APIs.
• Day 2 Support: Implement automated "drift detection" to catch manual changes and create self-healing workflows that minimize Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for common incidents.

Technical Skills We're Looking For:

• Automation Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Ansible (Roles, Playbooks, Jinja2) and Python for network automation tasks.
• Data Centre Fabric Expertise: Strong experience with Cisco NDFC/NX-OS and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Ecosystem Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with NetBox as a Source of Truth and Git for version control.
• NetDevOps Experience: Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and automation workflows.
• Virtualization Know-How: Experience with VMware VCF APIs or NSX-T automation.

Bonus Points For:

• Terraform: Familiarity with Terraform for orchestrating provider-based infrastructure.
• Certifications: Cisco Certified DevNet Associate/Professional or equivalent.
• Hands-On Experience: Comfortable deploying hardware in data centres.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and creativity.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and expertise.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

If you are an enthusiastic Network Automation Engineer eager to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity! Don't miss out on being part of a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions.

Apply now and become a key player in our client's innovative team!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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