Network Design & Automation Engineer with OpenText NA

Network Design & Automation Engineer with OpenText NA

Duration: 8 Months

Work Schedule & Shift Requirements:

• Combination of standard business hours and significant off-shift support
• Resources must be available for permanent second-shift coverage
• Regular participation in planned maintenance windows, including evenings and weekends

Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Network Design & Automation Engineers to support enterprise network operations for our client.
• This role is focused on network design and automation activities, with primary alignment to software lifecycle management, using OpenText Network Automation (NA), formerly known as HP Network Automation (HPNA).
• The selected resources will support large-scale enterprise network environments, contributing to the design, standardization, and execution of network configuration changes and software upgrades across critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain enterprise network configurations, standards, and templates
• Leverage OpenText Network Automation (NA) to:
• Deploy standardized configuration changes
• Execute software (SW) updates and patch management across network devices
• Plan and support maintenance activities, including:
• Coordinating scheduled maintenance windows
• Executing device reloads/reboots required for upgrades
• Ensure compliance with enterprise network standards, security policies, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver scalable, repeatable automation solutions
• Support production network environments with a focus on reliability, auditability, and minimal disruption

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in enterprise network design (mandatory)
• Proven experience with routing, switching, and network architecture in large-scale environments
• Ability to support scheduled maintenance windows, including off-hours work
• Strong understanding of change management processes in controlled enterprise environments

• Experience with OpenText Network Automation (NA) / HPNA or similar network automation and configuration management tools
• Familiarity with regulated or highly controlled environments (e.g., aerospace, defense, or large manufacturing enterprises)
• Exposure to network compliance, auditing, and standardized configuration frameworks