Description

  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Network Analytics and Network Automation topics, providing technical expertise, design skills, etc.
  • Design and develop robust automated solutions, for network equipment including switches, routers, etc. using tools such as Itential, Ansible, Python, Terraform, and APIs
  • Development and design of network dashboards to provide a centralized view into health of network, performance, and potential vulnerabilities and issues utilizing data from various sources including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies, improve network security, reliability, and integrate automation at the ground level into network operations.
  • Identify potential automation use-cases, solicit automation ideas from IT teams and the business using data from the network, generating value for client
  • Provides problem resolution and serves as point of technical escalation on complex problems.
  • Act as technical leader and provide technical guidance to fellow engineers within the organization.
  • Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
  • Ensure automation processes adhere to industry best practices and organizational standards.
  • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of network automation through rigorous testing and validation processes.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in network automation technologies.

Day to Day:

  • Taking demands from business and creating tools for automating these things
  • Uses Network observability tools called Solar winds
  • Patching work here and there
  • Will work in Network Automation project
  • Strong Troubleshooting Experience
  • Strong understanding of Cisco, Arista and any other network related tools and how they work
  • Ability to Think out of the box
  • Some automation experience in the past, preferably Itential experience which is pretty new’
  • Coding or scripting experience is not mandatory but preferred
  • Work Independently – unsupervised
  • Understanding Network Protocols and technologies
  • Network Upgrades
  • 10-12 years’ experience with Trade Certifications like CCNA, CCNP will work for this role
  • CCNA or other certifications are nice to have
  • Will consider candidates from all over USA irrespective of time zone as long as they are comfortable working in Eastern time zone
  • Very Limited or no scope of travel at all

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred), Associate's Degree or trade certification (minimum required)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • 7+ years implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting network devices/functions/tools/processes in a large enterprise
  • 4+ years developing and utilizing network automation in a large-scale enterprise environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to successfully navigate global teams across time zones, geographic borders, cultures and lines of business.
  • Understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
  • Skilled in configuring and managing network devices (e.g., routers, switches, wireless).
  • Experience with automation and scripting of Network changes.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with network observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog or others.
  • Experience in creation and maintenance of system life cycle (SLC) documentation including runbooks and training for operational support teams.
  • Demonstrated track record of ability to drive projects to successful conclusion on time and within budget.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Hands on experience working directly with products from core networking vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Meraki, Infoblox, Zscaler and VeloCloud SDWAN
  • Experience with scripting languages/toolchain automation products such as Python, Itential, Ansible, Terraform etc.
  • Experience configuring and using monitoring/alerting/forensic tools (e.g. SolarWinds, NetBrain, CACTI, Wireshark)
  • Experience with network security practices and tools (e.g., NAC)
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow for automating workflows.
  • CCNA, Network+ or other recognized industry certifications

Key Skills
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