Network Automation Engineer

• The Network Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, executing, and validating network lab testing for enterprise networking technologies.
• The role involves translating business and architecture requirements into structured test plans, performing high-touch validation across routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewall, and automation platforms, and delivering complete validation reports to support production deployment decisions.

Requirement/Must Have:

• Strong experience in enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and firewalls.
• Experience in network lab validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, or Ansible).
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of network configurations, topology design, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in documentation of technical test plans and validation reports.

Experience:

• Experience in network engineering, automation, or lab validation roles.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale network environments and multi-vendor ecosystems.
• Experience performing performance, resiliency, and failure-scenario testing.

Responsibilities:

• Translate network use cases into structured lab test plans covering functional, performance, and resiliency testing.
• Execute validation of enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewalling, and automation platforms.
• Build and deliver validation packages including topology diagrams, configurations, test procedures, results, and RCA reports.
• Provide go/no-go recommendations based on testing outcomes.
• Perform physical lab setup including rack and stack, cabling, and equipment configuration.
• Maintain lab topology documentation and version-controlled configuration repositories.
• Build and maintain reference architectures and reusable design patterns.
• Collaborate with vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, and Aruba for PoC testing.
• Manage vendor testing engagements, bug reproduction, and interoperability validation.
• Evaluate new hardware and software releases for production readiness.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and testing tasks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated network validation.
• Develop and enhance test automation frameworks using tools like pyATS, Robot Framework, Batfish, or NAPALM.
• Integrate test results into dashboards and reporting systems for traceability.

Should Have:

• CCNP, CCIE (Enterprise/Data Center), JNCIP, ACE, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience working with vendor lab environments and proof-of-concept testing.
• Experience with network performance and resiliency testing.

Skills:

• Strong network engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Bash, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Engineering, or related field preferred.