Network Automation Engineer- Must work PST Hours

Role: Network Automation Engineer
Location: Remote Must work PST Hours
Duration: Contract to Hire
Certification in Cisco (CCNP, CCIE), Juniper (JNCIP, JNCIE), or similar network automation-related certifications.
Must be very strong in SALT Stack, Python, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, GIT, and Jenkins
Location: 100% remote but must support PST work hours

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years of experience in network engineering or network automation.
Expert-level proficiency in SALT Stack for automation, configuration management, and orchestration of network infrastructure.
Strong Python programming skills for network automation and tool development.
Hands-on experience with Ansible for automating network configurations and system deployments.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Jenkins, Git, and associated best practices for automated testing and deployment in network environments.
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, etc.) and configuring network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
Strong troubleshooting skills in network automation and infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) and virtualized networks is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Cisco (CCNP, CCIE), Juniper (JNCIP, JNCIE), or similar network automation-related certifications.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes in the context of network automation.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack to integrate with network automation solutions.