Network Automation Engineer Job Description

Network Automation Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Network Automation Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Make recommendations on Software Defined Networking (SDN) strategies;
  • Drive the use of and efficiencies of automation within DISN test lab;
  • Document and brief system architecture and changes to various government officials;
  • Develop automated test suites and frameworks.

Requirements:

  • Strong organizational and customer service skills;
  • Experience with stress testing tools (i.e.: Spirent, IXIA) and test methodologies;
  • BS in Computer Science or Information Sciences;
  • Knowledge of networking (routers/switches);
  • Knowledge of network security products (Firewalls, IDSs);
  • CCNA or JNCIS certification;
  • At least 2 years’ experience in network related test automation;
  • Experience with Python in automation framework script;
  • Experience with Virtualization technologies (ie: VMWare);
  • Experience with Software Defined Networks (SDN) (ie: Open SDN, Blue Planet, NorthStar).