Lead Network Automation Architect

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

📋 Description

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

• Remove manual network deployment methods by ensuring Git serves as the sole source of truth.

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

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

• Facilitate zero-downtime network deployments.

• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes networking architectures.

• Integrate Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN overlays, network policies, container networking, and physical underlay networks.

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

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

• Lead root cause analysis and promote long-term remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enhance 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

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

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

• Familiarity with load balancing solutions, including F5 or equivalent.

• Proficient in routing technologies such as MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.

• Experience with switching technologies including Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k.

• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS; Nexus OS is preferred.

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

• Expert understanding 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 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

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Health insurance.

• Relocation program.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Certification programs.

• Mentorship and talent investment initiatives.

• Opportunities for internal mobility.

• Internship opportunities.

• Engaging projects for leading global clients.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Regular team-building social events across the company.