Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Service Operations, the Senior Network Engineer (DevOps) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s network infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking technologies, along with expertise in automation, scripting, and infrastructure as a code.
The position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure using DevOps practices.
Develops automation scripts and tools to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring processes.
Collaborates with software development teams to integrate networking requirements into application deployment pipelines.
Provides technical input to the overall architectural and operational discussions around network automation infrastructure and tools.
Acts as a network developer to create innovative solutions and writes code on a daily basis.
Implements and maintains network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
Monitors network performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
Designs and implements disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.
Creates and makes available project documentation with a focus on communicating technical features and functions of solutions.
Participates in and suggests improvements to standards configuration and change management processes and practices.
Develops test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects and tasks.
Manages projects and priorities by executing decisions, providing direction and assistance to team members, and determining priorities, plans and schedules.
Analyzes information and evaluates results.
Provides technical expertise and technical leadership.
Stays current with industry trends and best practices in network engineering and DevOps methodologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.
D.
) or applicable experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or DevOps roles.
Experience as a Network Engineer with designing and implementing complex networking.
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, etc.
).
Experience with management of container networks within Kubernetes (on-premise)
Proficiency in automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Experience with Golang programming language a plus
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Relevant industry certifications (e.
g.
, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, Cisco Dev Net) are a plus.
Experience working in a Scrum team or other Agile methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences, including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams.