Lead Network Automation Architect

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop enterprise-scale Network-as-Code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and GitOps solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git.

• Remove manual network deployment processes by establishing Git as the primary source of truth.

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

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

• Facilitate zero-downtime network deployments.

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

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

• Provide expert 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 propel long-term remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enhance network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Implement Security-as-Code practices.

• 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, specifically Palo Alto firewalls.

• Practical expertise in load balancing, including F5 or equivalent solutions.

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

• Practical expertise in switching, including Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k series.

• Familiarity with Cisco IOS; Nexus OS is preferred.

• Strong 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, 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, such as SIP, RTP, Session Border Controllers (SBC), SIP trunking, and VoIP architectures is preferred.

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

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

• Experience with cloud networking, infrastructure modernization, or large-scale network transformation initiatives is preferred.

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

• No specific educational credential mentioned.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance.

• Relocation assistance program.

• Flexibility for remote work / Work From Anywhere culture.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Access to certification programs.

• Mentorship and talent investment initiatives.

• Internal mobility opportunities.

• Internship programs.

• Engaging projects for top global clients.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters open communication.

• Regular company social events for team building.