Senior Network Automation Engineer

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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Senior Network Automation Engineer

We are looking for an experienced, Senior Network Automation Engineer to join a newly-formed global team focused on network automation. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and managing automated network applications to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization's network infrastructure. This role is crucial in today's environment to help reduce operational costs, improve response times, and enhance service reliability through automation

You will report to Senior IT manager Global Network and work from one of our offices located in Milwaukee, Mayfield Heights or Houston.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Automation Solutions: Create and implement automation scripts and programs to automate network configuration, deployment, and management tasks.
• Network Configuration and Management: Use automation tools to manage network configurations, backups, and software updates.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization: Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues using automated tools and techniques. Optimize network operations for better performance and reliability.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work with IT teams to integrate network automation with other IT processes. Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all automated processes adhere to security policies and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve automation strategies and tools to enhance network reliability and efficiency.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in network engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proficient in Ansible, Python, and other automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of network infrastructure and protocols.
• Certifications (optional but beneficial):
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Tools You Might Use:
• Network Management: Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds, Zabbix
• Automation Frameworks: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
• Scripting and Programming: Python, Bash, REST APIs

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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