Network Automation Consultant - SDWAN

Description :

Network Automation Consultant

Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka / Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : 3-8 Years

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Network and Security Automation Consultant with experience in software-defined networking, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments. The role focuses on designing and implementing automated solutions for network and security infrastructure using modern tools and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and implement network and security automation solutions

- Develop automation scripts and workflows for infrastructure deployment and configuration

- Work with development, operations, and security teams to automate build and deployment processes across environments

- Identify and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and integration strategies for network automation

- Support automation initiatives across development, staging, and production environments

- Document solutions, standards, and best practices

- Provide technical guidance and support to team members when required

- Stay updated with emerging technologies and automation practices in networking and cloud environments

Required Skills :

- Experience with SD-WAN technologies such as Viptela or Versa

- Knowledge of routing and switching concepts

- Experience with network automation or scripting tools such as Python, Ansible, or Jinja

- Familiarity with network and security platforms such as Cisco Nexus, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, F5, or Aviatrix

- Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, or

SaltStack

- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or VMware

- Basic administration experience in Linux, Unix, or Windows environments

Preferred Skills :

- Familiarity with network load balancing solutions

- Exposure to enterprise automation frameworks

Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Certifications :

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

- HashiCorp Certified : Terraform Associate

- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation