Sr. Network Automation Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Ansible
Python
IMS

Job Details

 

Role: Sr. Network Automation Engineer - Advanced Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) Voice Core

Location: Frisco, TX(Fully onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

 

Requirements:

Must Have Skills –

  • Network Automation/ Devops – 4+ years
  • Ansible: 4+ years
  • Python (network automation libraries like Netmiko, Nornir, or PyATS): 4+ years
  • IMS core components (e.g., CSCF, HSS, SBCs, Diameter/SIP protocols): 4+ years
  • Network vendor devices (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.) and their automation interfaces (CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF).
  • (Ansible, Python, Kubernetes/OpenShift, IMS) – Advanced Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) Voice Core

 

Responsibilities:

    • Design, build, and maintain scalable network automation solutions using Ansible and Python.
    • Automate deployment and configuration of network functions and services across traditional hardware and cloud-native platforms like Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
    • Create CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to support agile delivery of network changes and services.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, DevOps, and systems) to integrate automation across IMS, core network, and cloud-native components.
    • Support the onboarding and management of CNFs (Cloud-Native Network Functions) in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
    • Develop APIs, tools, and integrations to improve operational workflows and orchestration.
    • Participate in design reviews and ensure solutions meet reliability, performance, and compliance standards.
    • Document automation architecture, playbooks, scripts, and deployment strategies.

 

Requirements:

    • Ansible (playbooks, roles, dynamic inventories)
    • Python (network automation libraries like Netmiko, Nornir, or PyATS)
    • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift in production or lab environments.
    • Familiarity with container-based networking, CNF onboarding, Helm charts, and Kustomize.
    • Understanding of IMS core components (e.g., CSCF, HSS, SBCs, Diameter/SIP protocols) and their role in VoLTE/VoNR environments.
    • Experience with network vendor devices (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.) and their automation interfaces (CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF).
    • Comfortable working in Linux environments with Git for version control and collaborative development.

 

 

 

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