Python Automation Engineer

Title: Python Automation Engineer - Onsite
Location: Littleton, CO, USA
Length: Long term
Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

Webcam interview; Long term project Onsite

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Splunk Adoption: Oversee the transition to Splunk as the primary monitoring tool, including the porting of use cases from Cisco and other platforms.
Optimize and Enhance Monitoring Use Cases: Partner with teams to refine and enhance use cases in Splunk, ensuring effective tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Dashboard Development: Use the Splunk UI Toolkit (SUIT) and Simple XML extensions to develop customizable dashboards, delivering actionable insights into network performance.
Identify New Use Cases: Proactively design new use cases in Splunk for unrecognized monitoring needs to improve network observability.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with network operations to ensure Splunk dashboards meet network health and performance monitoring needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience Level: 8+ years of professional experience, preferably in telecommunications or related industries.
Splunk Expertise: Proficiency with Splunks Simple XML, SUIT, and familiarity with JavaScript and CSS for customization.
Network Monitoring Tools: Solid experience with Cisco monitoring tools (e.g., Cisco Matrix, Vitria, Fabric) and open-source options like Grafana and Prometheus.
Dashboard and Visualization Development: Skilled in using Splunks framework to create dynamic, interactive dashboards and in visualizing data with drilldowns, tokens, and custom styling.
Data Analysis and KPI Tracking: Strong ability to define, track, and analyze KPIs relevant to network health.

Preferred Skills:

Python, Git, and Linux: Knowledge of Python for scripting, Git for version control, and Linux environments to manage and deploy applications.
AWS and Networking: Familiarity with AWS services, particularly in networking and monitoring applications, as well as a solid understanding of networking principles and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

SplunkJS and Simple XML Extensions: Experience with SplunkJS Stack and Simple XML extensions for enhanced dashboard interactivity.
ReactJS Familiarity: Working knowledge of ReactJS for creating modern, user-friendly interfaces in Splunk.
This position is ideal for an engineer who is well-versed in network observability and automation, with a passion for implementing advanced monitoring strategies in a telecom environment.