Minimum qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field experience/certification
• 8+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer Designing and Implementing complex networking.
• 4+ years of experience with automating network functions through tools such as Ansible and Ansible Tower.
• 2+ years of experience with writing Python applications to support network automation.
• 2+ years of experience in building Network test and deployment automation pipelines using Git and CICD tools such as Github, Gitlab, and Jenkins.
• 2+ years of experience in Network automation software, libraries, and tools such as Netmiko, Nornir, Netbox, PyATS, Genie, F5 SDK, Pan-os-python, etc.
• 2+ years’ experience as part of a network operations team.

Technical Skills required:

• Certification in network and/or security technologies (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, Cisco DevNet, etc.)
• Developing Ansible automation to manage network devices (Cisco, HP, Checkpoint, PaloAlto, etc.)
• Experience automating network platforms via Ansible Tower
• Experience working in a GitOps, DevOps, and Test-driven culture and managing code life cycle using Git and related processes & tools.
• Knowledge of Python web development (Apache, Flask, WSGI, Docker, K8's, HTML/CSS) to create custom network management tools
• Knowledge of managing Linux platforms.
• Experience working in a Scrum team or other Agile methodologies
• Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing them into clear technology roadmaps and strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams

General networking background expected:

• Implementation of WAN, LAN, and data center networks with a focus on mission-critical, customer-facing applications and services
• Technical knowledge in networking (Cisco and non-Cisco) with an emphasis on Datacenter networks, WAN, LAN, Network security and Management tools, and core network services such as DNS, NTP & IPAM.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams

• Ansible playbooks (AAP is bonus)
• Python project development (netmiko, netconf, restconf & other modules)
• Git, F5 / Router/Switches /Cloud - AWS /Azure
• DevOps - CI/CD, docker, webhooks, etc.

• As an individual contributor or member of a project team support the successful implementation of network automation projects
• Provides technical input to the overall architectural and operational discussions around network automation infrastructure and tools.
• Act as a network developer to developer to develop innovative solutions and write Python and Ansible code on a daily basis.
• Act as an active contributor in delivering our products on time by participating and delivering work through scrum practices.
• Conducts research, design, and implementation of Network infrastructure Automation solutions and builds standard practices across enterprise operations.
• Make contributions to other Network automation solutions that enhance the operations and cost structures of the clients' environment
• Create and make available project documentation with a focus on communicating technical features and functions of solutions
• Works closely with department leadership and service providers to support the alignment of plans with solution delivery
• Participates in and suggests improvements to standards configuration, change management processes, and practices
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects and tasks

Svitla Systems is a global trusted IT solutions company headquartered in California, with business and development offices throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Svitla is an outspoken advocate of workplace flexibility, best known for its well-established remote culture, individual approach to our teammate’s professional and personal growth, and family-like environment.

Since 2003, Svitla has served a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups in California to mega-large corporations such as Ingenico, Amplience, InvoiceASAP and Global Citizen. At Svitla, developers work with clients’ teams directly, building lasting and successful partnerships, as a result of seamless integration with on-site processes.