Overview
Network Automation Engineer III | Senior Solutions Expert — Remote UK
Lead Complex Network Automation Transformations. Ready to tackle the most challenging network automation projects in the industry? As a Network Automation Engineer III, you'll design and implement sophisticated solutions while mentoring junior engineers. This senior role combines deep technical expertise with customer leadership and strategic thinking.
Your Impact at Itential: In this senior role, you'll lead our most complex customer implementations, designing solutions that transform multi-domain network operations. You'll serve as the technical expert on projects involving firewall automation, load balancer orchestration, cloud network integration, and compliance automation. Beyond hands-on development, you'll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with architects on solution design. Your deep multi-domain knowledge will help customers achieve unprecedented ROI through automation. You'll influence our product roadmap with field insights and represent Itential's technical excellence in customer engagements.
Responsibilities
* Lead and architect complex multi-domain network automation projects for enterprise customers.
* Design and implement automation solutions covering firewall automation, load balancer orchestration, cloud network integration, and compliance automation.
* Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with software architects on design decisions.
* Engage with customers to understand requirements, provide technical leadership, and ensure successful delivery.
* Contribute to product roadmap with insights from field engagements.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience leading network automation initiatives.
* Expert-level Python, Ansible, and API development skills.
* Proven track record with enterprise automation projects.
* Deep multi-vendor and multi-domain networking expertise (Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Arista, etc.).
* Strong client communication and leadership abilities.
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Skills & Technical Requirements
* Proficiency in Ansible, Linux, Python scripting, Jinja2, REST APIs, JSON, SSH.
* Experience with network devices across firewalls, switches, routers, cloud networks, and load balancers.
* Familiarity with Infoblox, NetBox, ServiceNow; Confluence, Jira, Git, Pipelines.
* Understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Certifications & Preferences
* Certifications are not required; advanced networking or automation certifications are a plus.
* Experience with Terraform and cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Hands-on experience with the Itential Platform and leading customer implementations.
What We Offer
* Highly competitive senior-level compensation.
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401(k) retirement planning.
* PTO and flexible work location.
* Leadership opportunities and mentorship responsibilities.
* Up to 25% travel for strategic engagements.
Ready to Lead Network Automation Transformations? If you’re passionate about designing solutions that revolutionize enterprise infrastructure and want to work with a team that values innovation, leadership, and impact, apply now. We’re excited to discuss how you’ll help unlock the true potential of network automation for enterprises worldwide.
We believe diverse perspectives drive the best outcomes. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still want to hear from you!
This is a direct hire position. No third parties, recruiters, or staffing firms accepted.
Itential provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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