Network Automation Engineer

WeWork • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our core team responsible for developing and operating software that enhances the effectiveness of our members, support teams, network engineers, and break-fix teams. This role requires deep expertise in network engineering and a passion for automation, playing a critical part in maintaining and evolving our network and monitoring infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology and 5+ years of relevant industry experience or combination of education and/or experience
• Network engineering proficiency, with a strong focus on automation principles and practices
• Extensive experience with scripting and programming, particularly Python and Ansible
• Familiarity with database technologies and SQL
• Hands-on experience with major network vendor hardware and operating systems (Juniper, Cisco, Brocade/Ruckus)
• Solid experience administering and configuring network monitoring platforms such as Zabbix and Grafana
• Ability to work effectively in a small, fast-paced team environment and collaborate across different engineering disciplines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational challenges

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of JavaScript is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and operate automation software solutions, primarily using Python and Ansible, including writing new scripts and maintaining/debugging existing code to streamline workflows for internal and external support teams
• Play a key role in the automation of device detection, identification, and monitoring across AV, network, security, and systems infrastructure
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the Zabbix monitoring platform and other related systems
• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot monitoring and visualization tools, including Zabbix and Grafana
• Engage in hands-on management and configuration of multi-vendor network environments, specifically Juniper, Cisco, and Brocade/Ruckus equipment
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to design and build full-stack self-service tools that empower the wider team to operate more efficiently
• Contribute to the team's ongoing initiatives for improving network reliability and operational efficiency through automation

Benefits

• 20 days of PTO, approximately 13 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• competitive healthcare benefits
• 401k plan
• life and AD&D insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level