What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Automation Engineer position at Avila IT?
Job Title: Network Automation Engineer
Location: Santa Clara / San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Employment Type: W2
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise, data center, and cloud networking environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network automation, infrastructure management, and troubleshooting complex network environments.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Network Automation, Python, and Ansible
- 5 years of experience in Networking and Infrastructure domains
- Solid understanding of networking technologies including:
- Routing & Switching
- WAN / LAN
- Data Center Networking
- Cloud Networking
- SD-WAN
- DHCP / DNS
- Campus Networking
- Wireless (Wi-Fi)
- Experience with Linux networking and network infrastructure best practices
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Knowledge of networking protocols, standards, and implementation methodologies
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience with:
- Arista
- Cisco
- Aruba
- Silver Peak
- ClearPass
- Infoblox
- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale data center environments
- CCNA or equivalent networking certification preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced onsite environment