At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive network automation and integration using cutting-edge technologies like Python and Ansible.
- Company: Join a $13+ billion global tech leader with a startup mindset.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while developing your skills in AI and automation.
- Qualifications: Experience in network automation and coding with tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are a $13+ billion global technology company, home to more than 224,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. HCLTech is a globally recognized leader in the Tech and IT industry, but we’ve never forgotten the startup mindset that got us here.
The NetDevOps Consultant will drive network integration, automation, and orchestration across cloud, edge, and enterprise environments aligned to a Modern Ops and AI-first operating model. The role focuses on Network Infrastructure as Code (NetIaC), CI/CD pipelines, AI-driven operations (AIOps), observability integration, and SRE-led reliability engineering.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and manage Network Infrastructure as Code (NetIaC) using Python, Ansible, and Terraform for provisioning and lifecycle management.
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitOps, APIs, and orchestration platforms (e.g., Itential) for network services.
- Automate connectivity services (VLAN, DNS, Firewall, DDI) integrated with ServiceNow and ITSM workflows.
- Drive AI/ML use cases such as WAN capacity forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and self-healing networks.
- Integrate and manage observability platforms (SolarWinds Orion, Elastic, Grafana, ZDX) for proactive monitoring and insights.
- Provide engineering and support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI agent integrations.
- Ensure AI-driven compliance, security monitoring, cost optimization, and continuous network stability improvements.
- Collaborate with Cloud, IAM, SRE, and platform teams to deliver unified control plane operations across Azure, GCP, and Edge.
- Participate in design reviews focusing on resilience, failure domains, scalability, and automation readiness.
- Create reusable playbooks, pipelines, and modules for provisioning, upgrades, compliance, and backup workflows.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to best practices in NetDevOps, automation, and reliability engineering.
- Support global 24x7 operations aligned to SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs, Error Budgets) and drive reduction in incidents via AIOps.
Network Automation Engineer employer: HCLTech
HCLTech is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in cloud and infrastructure migration. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and growth. Located in a dynamic environment, HCLTech offers unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology projects while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional advancement.
