Network Automation Engineer

24 Jun 2024

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OVERVIEW: Responsible for the engineering, technical direction and implementation of network automation strategies and tools for maintaining and monitoring GMI Enterprise networks and network assets. Provide strategic vision and engineering of automation solutions that lead the way for current and future network platform and business needs. Deep technical knowledge of cloud network integration and cloud hosted solutions. Deep industry knowledge and technical expertise in multiple automation technologies including Cloud, Terraform, Linux shell scripting, Python, git/github and Ansible. Ability to drive long term strategy and road maps in alignment with industry trends and technical evolution. Leading and mentoring network engineers/analysts, assigning and delegating tasks when appropriate.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Exceptional troubleshooting, investigation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and mitigate problems.
  • Responsible for on-going maintenance and of entire network automation infrastructure. Includes bash scripts, Python scripts, Ansible jobs, Terraform code, Cacti, inMon.
  • Ability to operate under deadlines, set priorities, and handle heavy workloads with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to effectively present information to management and other departments.
  • Work with network engineers/analysts to identify opportunities to mitigate network management workload through automation.
  • Monitor existing automation infrastructure to assure health. Diagnose and resolve any issues that develop.
  • Keeps abreast of technology and adapts automation solutions as appropriate. Introduce new technologies as appropriate for solving real productivity, conformity or monitoring needs.
  • Lead network automation design efforts for projects and requests.
  • Mentor coworkers on the use of network reporting/automation tools and best practices.
  • Lead the network automation subject matter expertise group.
  • Actively searches for opportunities to relieve network team workload and elevate teams network health awareness through automation.
  • Create and maintain documentation and source control.
  • Respond in a timely fashion to requests for information concerning network equipment or configuration.
  • Evolving skills and functional knowledge of network technologies cloud and on-prem.
  • Engagement in day to day network tasks, upgrades and support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with layer2/3 routing/switching
  • Practical working knowledge in production of software defined networking
  • Demonstrated experience with network management technology and tools (SNMP monitoring, Zabbix, Cacti, inMon, etc.)
  • Experience with Cloud infrastructure management using Terraform
  • Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers and customers
  • Works on multiple projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert in networking solutions
  • Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments
  • Coach and mentor peers concerning automation tools and practices
  • Establishes direction and defines priorities within the network automation SME team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in a network support role.
  • Proficient with automation and deploying infrastructure with code (Ansible, Python, bash)
  • Experience in application development
  • Experience with Cisco networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, IOS XE, and NX-OS

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

  • ID: #43583197
  • State: Minnesota Minneapolis / st paul 55401 Minneapolis / st paul USA
  • City: Minneapolis / st paul
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-06-24
  • Deadline: 2022-08-22
  • Category: Et cetera