Overview
On Site
$40 - $50
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
Agile
Ansible
Cisco
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Command-line Interface
Communication
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DIAMETER
Design Review
DevOps
Git
HSS
Interfaces
Juniper
Kubernetes
LTE
Linux
Management
NETCONF
Network
Nokia
Onboarding
Orchestration
Python
Red Hat Linux
Regulatory Compliance
SIP
Scripting
Version Control
Workflow
Job Details
Senior Network Automation Engineer - Voice ATAC
Location: Frisco,TX or Kansas City, MO
Job Description:
Senior Network Automation Engineer (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.
Skillset Matrix: Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc) Strong proficiency in:
- 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, Clients, 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.
- Creating and sustaining network automation for alarms, system checks, and routine tasks.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in network automation or DevOps.
- Written and spoken communication, self-starter/initiative, and ability to work with others.
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