Network Automation Engineer

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Are you a network engineer who’s moved beyond manual configuration and wants to build scalable, automated, software-driven networks ?
This Network Automation Engineer role is built for someone who enjoys solving complex networking problems through code, automation, and modern delivery pipelines . You’ll work in a consultative capacity, designing and delivering automation solutions for customers operating large, sophisticated network environments.
If you’re comfortable working independently, enjoy autonomy, and want to apply deep networking expertise through Python, Terraform, and CI/CD – this is a genuinely grown-up, engineering-led role.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing and delivering network automation solutions in a consultative, customer-facing capacity
Translating traditional networking requirements into automated, repeatable workflows
Building and maintaining automation using Python and Terraform
Integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines for consistent, reliable network delivery
Automating configuration, provisioning, and lifecycle management across Cisco-based networks
Working extensively with REST APIs to interact with network and platform services
Supporting cloud and containerised deployments, including Kubernetes-based environments
Applying deep routing knowledge to automate complex network architectures
Working independently in a fully remote setup, owning delivery from design through implementation
Collaborating with customers and internal teams to drive adoption of automation best practices
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in network automation and engineering roles
Proven hands‑on automation and scripting capability using:
Python
Terraform
CI/CD tooling and pipelines
Deep understanding of IP routing and service provider / large-scale network technologies, including: BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN, & mVPN
Solid understanding of REST API concepts (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
Experience working with Kubernetes and modern cloud deployment technologies
Strong Cisco or Juniper networking background
Ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervision in a remote environment
Clear communicator who can engage customers in a consultative, solutions-led manner
Why This Role
Fully remote role with UK-wide flexibility
Strong focus on engineering quality and modern network practices
Exposure to cloud-native and containerised networking environments
A role built around trust, autonomy, and technical depth
If you’re a Network Automation Engineer with deep routing knowledge and a passion for building automated, programmable networks, I’d love to have a confidential conversation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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