Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.
Job Title: Network Automation Engineer Work Location: Santa Clara, CA, 95050 Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Duration: 6+ MonthsJob Description/ Responsibilities - Responsibilities include developing automation for deploying and supporting highly available, scalable, and secure network infrastructure across a global footprint.
- This involves owning and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and internal tools, as well as designing and implementing Python-based automated solutions to optimize development and operations.
- Collaboration with the network SRE/Architecture team to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and visibility of delivery workflows, while driving the adoption of best practices in automation, testing, and release processes.
Top 3 skills required for this role - Proficiency in Python with a focus on backend tooling and automation scripts. knowledge of GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar pipeline systems.
- Knowledge in database backend development, including schemas and models, as well as proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, along with networking skills.
- Previous experience in building a CMDB database would be an added advantage. Additionally, expertise in configuring network devices for zero-touch provisioning would be highly valuable.
- Hands-on experience/ Knowledge with Linux systems and IP networking in production environments.
Nice to have - Experience in network team, preferably in large-scale data center or service provider environments.
- Understating of network routing protocols: BGP (including peering strategies), OSPF, VXLAN EVPN overlays.
- Experience with data center switching platforms, especially Arista.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.