Sr. Network Automation Engineer (Remote)

Designer Brands is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to engineer and automate the provisioning and management of on-premise and Cloud based network infrastructure. Candidate will be responsible for the design, documentation, automation, development, and operations of network infrastructure. They collaborate with Architects and peers to design, configure, and implement solution delivery. Additionally, they will help troubleshoot and maintain data and voice infrastructure across multiple brands. Candidate needs an understanding of network and telecommunications principles, programming, and different release management concepts. Candidate is expected to work on aggressive timelines engaging with application and other infrastructure teams to maintain and design highly secure and complex network solutions. Candidate should be able to multitask and work in an agile environment. Senior level collaboration and leadership with multiple teams including but not limited to application teams, DevOps/Infrastructure teams, security, architecture, engineering, and project management teams is expected in this role.

 

Reports To:  Manager, Network Engineering

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and operate secure and manageable switched and routed networks. This includes all private, public, and business-partner network infrastructure and monitoring of the same. Implements according to defined processes, procedures and project schedules, and operates/monitors system platforms and processes as required. This is accomplished according to industry-standard best practices
• Develop and maintain an extensive understanding of the DBI’s on-premise and Cloud network environment
• Develop, validate, and update key network engineering artifacts such as standards/best practices, design documents and decisions
• Design and document solutions to meet requirements and that are easily scalable for the enterprise
• Work closely with architects and IT teams to understand emerging technologies and how they would benefit the DBI and its users
• As senior technology leader work closely with infrastructure and security associates to understand emerging network technologies and their application in the evolving DBI network topology
• Transforming, integrating, and automating network infrastructure to tightly integrate with SDN (Software Defined Networking)
• Develop and write automation scripts (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Napalm)
• Develop and write to support the automation for network related changes/deployment
• Monitor and troubleshoot network related issues to support application teams
• Participate in network health diagnostics and optimization via proper monitoring and capacity planning and work to automate self-healing
• Assist with the definition and tracking of key performance metrics

 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge on routing, switching, firewalls, and Load balancers is a must
• Very strong technical knowledge of enterprise networking solutions for large environments
• Demonstrated self-motivation, leadership ability, strong team player who enjoys a fast-paced atmosphere
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments, and projects
• Ability to learn very quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with frameworks and APIs is a must
• Worked in a team using agile methodologies

 

Competencies:

SETTING GOALS – Creates and follows effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities.

 

WORKING WITH OTHERS – Clearly articulates own, other’s goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.

 

GETTING RESULTS – Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simplify and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.

 

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 10+ years in designing, supporting/troubleshooting, and deploying network configurations
• 3+ years working with automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Napalm)
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