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SENIOR CLOUD NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER SME

SENIOR CLOUD NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER SME

Netpace, Inc.CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Cloud Network Automation Engineer SME

Key Responsibilities

  • Automation Framework Development :
  • Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using Ansible and Terraform to manage cloud networking resources in Azure and GCP .
  • Create reusable modules, playbooks, and templates to standardize network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring processes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 GCP 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 GCP 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.
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