Sr. Cloud Network Automation Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA / Phoenix, AZ or Plano, TX (You must be local to any of these location) ONLY

W2 and C2C accepted

Sr. Cloud Network Automation Engineer SME

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation Framework Development:

• Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using Ansible and Terraform to manage cloud networking resources in Azure and Google Cloud Platform .
• Create reusable modules, playbooks, and templates to standardize network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring processes.

1. Cloud Networking Architecture:

• Collaborate with cloud architects to design scalable, secure, and high-performance networking solutions for multi-cloud environmens
• Automate the deployment and management of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and routing configurations.

1. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and industry best practices.

1. CI/CD Integration:

• Integrate automation tools with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery of network changes.
• Implement version control and testing strategies to ensure code quality and reliability.

1. Troubleshooting and Optimization:

• Monitor and troubleshoot automated workflows to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Optimize existing automation processes to improve performance and reduce operational overhead.

1. Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application development, to align automation efforts with business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise to build a culture of automation excellence.

1. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation workflows, scripts, and processes.
• Provide regular updates and reports on automation progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in cloud automation, with a focus on Azure and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Proven expertise in using Ansible and Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, firewalls, NAT gateways, and load balancers.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Google Cloud Platform Deployment Manager.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) and security best practices.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Network Engineer).
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and service mesh architectures.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Stackdriver.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.