Location: Pleasanton, CA // Phoenix, AZ // Plano, TX
Hybrid role: 2 days onsite
Duration: 6+ months with potential extensions // Conversion to FTE based on contract delivery and value addition
Sr. Cloud Network Automation Engineer SME
Key Responsibilities:
1. Automation Framework Development:
· Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using Ansible and Terraform to manage cloud networking resources in Azure and GCP .
· Create reusable modules, playbooks, and templates to standardize network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring processes.
2. Cloud Networking Architecture:
· Collaborate with cloud architects to design scalable, secure, and high-performance networking solutions for multi-cloud environments
· Automate the deployment and management of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and routing configurations.
3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
· Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and industry best practices.
4. CI/CD Integration:
· Integrate automation tools with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery of network changes.
· Implement version control and testing strategies to ensure code quality and reliability.
5. Troubleshooting and Optimization:
· Monitor and troubleshoot automated workflows to identify and resolve issues quickly.
· Optimize existing automation processes to improve performance and reduce operational overhead.
6. Collaboration and Mentorship:
· Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application development, to align automation efforts with business goals.
· Mentor junior engineers and share expertise to build a culture of automation excellence.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
· Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation workflows, scripts, and processes.
· Provide regular updates and reports on automation progress, challenges, and outcomes.
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Required Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Experience:
· 5+ years of experience in cloud automation, with a focus on Azure and GCP environments.
· Proven expertise in using Ansible and Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure.
· Hands-on experience with cloud networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, firewalls, NAT gateways, and load balancers.
Technical Skills:
· Proficiency in writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
· Strong understanding of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and GCP Deployment Manager.
· Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
· Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
· Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, and security best practices.
Certifications (Preferred):
· Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305).
· Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Network Engineer).
· HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
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Desired Qualifications:
· Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and service mesh architectures.
· Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Stackdriver.
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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