Network Automation Specialist

6 days ago

Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Crimson Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Network Test and Automation Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid - On-site in Bradford x1 every 2 weeks

Job Category: Engineering

About the Role:

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

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.
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks using scripting languages like Python and automation frameworks like Selenium and Robot.
  • 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.
  • Develop tools for comprehensive network monitoring and visibility, 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.
  • Work with traffic generators, Layer 3 protocols, Cisco IOS, and Versa/Cisco/Meraki SDWAN.
  • Obtain MEF certification, Layer 3 networking, Ixia traffic generators, Cisco IOX, Cisco IOS XR, Ciena SAOS 8.x.x, SAOS 10.x.x, and use Jira for sprint planning, updates, defect management, and Confluence for documentation.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in developing a comprehensive network test automation framework and roadmap.
  • Proficient in Layer 2 networking, including LAGs, spanning tree, control frame tunneling, CoS/QoS, TACACS, SNMP, FTP, SSH, NTP, ACLs, and Layer 2 device configuration and management.
  • Expertise in scripting languages like Python and automation frameworks like Selenium and Robot.
  • Skilled in developing application/service mapping between endpoints, load balancers, routers, and firewalls, with experience using traffic simulation tools via native APIs.
  • Ability to standardize the networking environment through automation, including inventory management, templating, provisioning, analysis, auditing/reporting, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Hands-on experience in developing tools for comprehensive network monitoring and visibility, including dashboards and visualizations for real-time network state and health.
  • Capable of taking 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.
  • Previous experience in integrating automation with test management platforms like JIRA and Confluence.
  • 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.
  • Proficient with traffic generators, Layer 3 protocols, Cisco IOS, and Versa/Cisco/Meraki SDWAN.
  • Experienced 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.

What We Offer:

Crimson offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Network Test and Automation Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your updated CV to Crimson for immediate consideration.

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