Lead Network Automation Architect

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement large-scale Network-as-Code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and GitOps solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git.

• Remove manual network deployment processes by instituting Git as the definitive source of truth.

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

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

• Facilitate zero-downtime network deployments.

• Design, deploy, and support Kubernetes networking frameworks using Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN overlays, network policies, container networking, and physical underlay integration.

• Lead the design, modernization, and review of enterprise network architecture.

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

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

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

• Spearhead root cause analysis and long-term remediation strategies.

• Promote continuous improvement to boost network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Implement Security-as-Code methodologies.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Practical expertise in load balancing technologies, including F5 or similar.

• Practical expertise in routing protocols, including MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.

• Practical expertise in switching technologies, particularly Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k.

• Familiarity with Cisco IOS; Nexus OS is preferred.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Python, including tools like Netmiko, Nornir, and NAPALM.

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

• Experience in designing and operating Kubernetes networking, covering 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 capabilities.

• Experience in supporting production enterprise environments.

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

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

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

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

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, platform, and infrastructure teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Relocation program.

• Flexibility for remote work / Work From Anywhere Culture.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Certification programs.

• Mentorship and talent investment initiatives.

• Internal mobility opportunities.

• Internship programs.

• A diverse and supportive work environment.

• Regular team-building social events.