Senior Platform Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Automation Engineer to lead the automation of deployment, configuration and management of on-premise network infrastructure. You will play a critical role in enhancing our infrastructure through strategic automation solutions, collaboration and a strong focus on scalability and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Automate deployment, configuration and management of on-prem network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain robust automation scripts and workflows to optimize network operations
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to translate business requirements into technical automation solutions
• Deliver reliable, scalable and well-documented automation processes for on-prem network systems
• Leverage hybrid and cloud connectivity knowledge to enhance automation where applicable

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in automation engineering or related fields
• Advanced understanding of automated platforms, complex network services and Cisco networking
• Expertise in Python, Bash and deep knowledge of SDLC and script architecture
• Capability to integrate multiple platforms using REST APIs and manage data flow with JSON/YAML formats
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and Ansible for architecture and optimization
• Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab Pipelines or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with advanced orchestration tools such as Rundeck for job scheduling and workflow automation
• Background in working within and leading DevOps team structures and implementing SDLC best practices
• Strong understanding of firewall logic including flow vs rule differentiation and stateful/stateless connections

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Zscaler solutions