Lead Network Automation Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Create and execute enterprise-level Network-as-Code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and GitOps solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git.

• Remove manual processes for network deployment.

• Develop, enhance, and sustain CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure.

• Implement automated testing, dry-run validation, deployment approval gates, and security/compliance assessments.

• Facilitate zero-downtime network deployments.

• Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes networking frameworks.

• Collaborate with Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN overlays, network policies, container networking, and physical underlay integration.

• Direct the design, modernization, and evaluation of enterprise network architectures.

• Provide specialized knowledge in BGP, OSPF, data center networking, multi-site routing, and high-availability solutions.

• Act as Tier-4 escalation engineer for intricate network incidents.

• Diagnose overlay/underlay failures, asymmetric routing, microbursts, path selection issues, and network performance constraints.

• Lead root cause investigations and promote long-term solutions and continuous enhancements.

• Improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Automate the validation and enforcement of ACLs, firewall policies, security groups, and configuration standards prior to production deployments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in Network Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or Platform Engineering.

• Practical knowledge in network security, particularly with Palo Alto firewalls.

• Hands-on experience in load balancing, including F5 or equivalent technologies.

• Proficient in routing technologies, including MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.

• Expertise in switching, specifically with Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k.

• Familiarity with Cisco IOS; preference for Nexus OS.

• Strong practical experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Python, particularly with Netmiko, Nornir, and NAPALM.

• In-depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF, data center networking, and overlay/underlay network architectures.

• Experience in designing and managing Kubernetes networking, including Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN, and Kubernetes CNI.

• Hands-on experience with GitOps and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in supporting production enterprise environments.

• Familiarity with telecommunications technologies, including SIP, RTP, Session Border Controllers (SBC), SIP trunking, and VoIP architectures (preferred).

• Knowledge of Linux networking, including network namespaces, virtual interfaces, eBPF, and iptables (preferred).

• Experience in implementing Telemetry-as-Code, network observability, automated validation frameworks, and proactive monitoring solutions (preferred).

• Experience with cloud networking, infrastructure modernization, or large-scale network transformation projects (preferred).

• Excellent communication abilities and capacity to collaborate across engineering, platform, and infrastructure teams (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Relocation assistance program.

• Flexibility for remote work / Work From Anywhere culture.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Certification programs available.

• Mentorship and talent investment initiatives.

• Internal mobility opportunities.

• Internship positions available.

• Engaging projects for leading global clients.

• An inclusive and supportive workplace environment.

• Regular team-building and company social events.