Sr. Network Observability Engineer SME

Sr. Cloud Network Automation Engineer SME

Sr. Network Observability Engineer SME (Azure/GCP/OCI, Grafana, MSFT/GCP/OCI tooling) – Contract rate to candidate - $95-$110, FT salary is $185k - $200k plus bonus and other benefits

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 environments.
• 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, 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.