Azure DevOps Engineer- Network automation

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will place a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimising their network infrastructure, focusing on automation, and modern DevOps practices.

Client Details

A leading international IT service provider specialising in multiple sectors. A rapidly growing, private-equity-back end company with operations in multiple countries, with over 2 million IT connections across the world.

Description

This role will encompass a range of responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Design, develop, and implement automated solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, and troubleshooting.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab or Jenkins to automate network configuration, deployment, and testing processes.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS/ Azure/ GCP).
• Develop scripts and automation workflows using programming languages such as Python, Bash, or other relevant languages.
• Utilise network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to streamline network operations, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Work on integrating third-party platforms APIs to enable process automation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance network automation capabilities.
• Create documentation and provide training to team members on automated network processes and tools.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in network engineering combined with hands-on experience in DevOps practices and tools.
• Proficiency in network automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation purposes.
• Good understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and security concepts.
• Experience with networking technologies is a plus
• Prior experience in API integration, preferably in network management of Infrastructure Automation.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to improving network efficiency through automation
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Job Offer

• 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Pension