SDN Automation Engineer

SDN Automation Engineer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization that operates in approximately 70 countries. AIG’s Information Technology team delivers solutions that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals while protecting the company’s systems from security risks. Responsibilities Design, configure and maintain SDN solutions and associated infrastructures across data centres and cloud environments. Develop and orchestrate network automation workflows using APIs and tools such as Ansible, Python, or Terraform to streamline operations and minimize manual effort. Drive the deployment of intent‑based networks, self‑healing architecture and zero‑touch provisioning capabilities. Troubleshoot complex SDN‑related network issues, providing root‑cause analysis and long‑term solutions. Collaborate closely with network and tools architects to integrate SDN with existing WAN, LAN, and cloud infrastructures, as well as with the observability layer. Drive the adoption of automation, monitoring and observability best practices to support scalable and resilient network operations. Stay abreast of emerging SDN, NFV and automation technologies to continuously evolve and optimize the enterprise network strategy. Manage complex activities simultaneously to short time‑scales. Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms. Develop state‑of‑the‑art technology to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget. Maintain standards and designs for network architecture. Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions and iterate designs when required. Implement proof‑of‑concepts for emerging network automation technologies, in accordance with automation architecture roadmaps. Lead deployment, configuration and maintenance of a network source of truth (NSoT) system. Work closely with network architects, senior management and operations teams. Act as an escalation engineer for high‑severity network‑related production issues, working with engineers and vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent experience. 7+ years of proven experience designing, deploying and managing large‑scale network automation projects, focusing on performance optimization and scalability. Proficiency with SDN platforms such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX or Juniper Contrail. Strong understanding of network fundamentals (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN) and controller‑based design. Hands‑on experience with automation and scripting tools such as Python, Ansible and RESTful APIs. Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience with network source of truth tools such as NetBox or Nautobot. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.). Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and services (AWS, Azure, GCP). Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE or equivalent. Exposure to container networking and micro‑segmentation in Kubernetes environments. Independent and self‑directed work ethic within a collaborative environment. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience. Results‑driven with a strong sense of urgency. Ready to step up to new challenges? We would love to hear from you. For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $99,000 – $143,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we offer a range of competitive benefits, which can be viewed in our 2025 Benefits Summary. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected category. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. AIG reserves the right to conduct a criminal background check, tailored to the requirements of a job, after a conditional employment offer is made. Unless otherwise required by law, AIG does not automatically exclude any applicant with a criminal conviction for a job or class of jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr