Automation Engineer

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3+ years in Networking L2/L3 protocol with Python based automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Automate network configuration, provisioning, monitoring, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work extensively with network switches and routers across L2/L3 environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies.
• Develop automation workflows using APIs, SSH, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and other network interfaces.
• Integrate automation solutions with network management and monitoring platforms.
• Perform network health checks, configuration compliance, and operational validation.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, switching, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain technical documentation, automation scripts, and operational procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong programming/scripting experience in Python.
• Hands-on experience with network routers and switches.
• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts.
• Good knowledge of:
• VLAN, Trunking, STP
• TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
• Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
• IP addressing and subnetting
• HSRP/VRRP
• Experience with network automation frameworks and libraries such as Netmiko, NAPALM, Paramiko, or Ansible.
• Understanding of REST APIs and network device automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Git/version control and basic CI/CD concepts is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications such as CCNA/CCNP are preferred.
• Experience with Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS.
• Exposure to Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ACI, or SD-WAN is an advantage