Network Automation - Python Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and operationalization of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and DevNetOps pipelines for branch network automation across a regulated BFSI enterprise. The role demands deep expertise in network programmability, controller-based orchestration, and cloud-native automation frameworks, with a strong emphasis on compliance, resilience, and repeatability.

Primary Technical Skills

• Automation Frameworks : Proficient in Python, Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI / CD for building modular, reusable, and version-controlled automation pipelines.
• Network Controllers : Hands-on with Cisco DNAC, Cisco NSO, vManage, and ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator for intent-based provisioning and policy enforcement.
• API Integration : Strong experience with REST APIs, NETCONF / YANG, gRPC, and Webhooks for controller and device-level automation.
• Data Modeling & Serialization : Proficient in JSON, YAML, XML, and Jinja2 templating for dynamic configuration generation and state validation.
• SDN & Cloud-Native Networking : Exposure to SDN controllers, overlay / underlay abstraction, and cloud-integrated branch architectures.
• IaC Pipelines : Design and deployment of GitOps workflows, pre-commit hooks, pipeline linting, and automated rollback mechanisms.
• Stateful Automation : Use of source-of-truth systems (e.g., NetBox, Nautobot) to drive declarative provisioning and compliance drift detection.
• Role-Based Access & Secrets Management : Integration with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and RBAC enforcement in automation pipelines.
• Change Control Automation : Integration with ServiceNow, JIRA, or custom ITSM APIs for automated change ticket creation and approval gating.
• Compliance as Code : Embedding security baselines, linting rules, and policy-as-code into CI / CD pipelines for audit-ready deployments.

Secondary Technical Skills

Required Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications (Preferred)