Network Automation Specialist

1 week ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Crimson Full time
Job Title: Network Automation Specialist

Crimson is seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing test plans for our leading client based in Bradford.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in automating tests using suitable frameworks, handling defect management, and providing status reports, with a primary focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 testing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop a comprehensive network test automation framework and roadmap, encompassing technologies such as routing, switching, voice, wireless, security, cloud, DNS, and load balancing.
  • Design and implement Layer 2 networking solutions, including LAGs, spanning tree, control frame tunneling, CoS/QoS, TACACS, SNMP, FTP, SSH, NTP, ACLs, and Layer 2 device configuration and management.
  • Utilize scripting languages like Python and automation frameworks like Selenium and Robot to automate testing and reporting.
  • Develop application/service mapping between endpoints, load balancers, routers, and firewalls, with experience using traffic simulation tools via native APIs.
  • Standardize the networking environment through automation, including inventory management, templating, provisioning, analysis, auditing/reporting, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Design and implement comprehensive network monitoring and visibility solutions, including dashboards and visualizations for real-time network state and health.
  • Take ownership of a suite of tools for network management and visibility, with experience in developing scalable on-premises or cloud-based programmatic solutions for managing extensive network environments.
  • Integrate automation with test management platforms like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Develop strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in Layer 2 Metro Ethernet networks, Layer 3 (preferably Cisco Kit), and SDWAN (Cisco/Versa/Meraki) for management, facilitation, automation, and testing.
  • Utilize traffic generators, Layer 3 protocols, Cisco IOS, and Versa/Cisco/Meraki SDWAN.
  • Experience with MEF certification, Layer 3 networking, Ixia traffic generators, Cisco IOX, Cisco IOS XR, Ciena SAOS 8.x.x, SAOS 10.x.x, and using Jira for sprint planning, updates, defect management, and Confluence for documentation.

Crimson is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV to Olivia Yafai/Kate Sadler at Crimson for immediate consideration.

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