Network Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Network Focus). Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, automated solutions for enterprise network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network systems using tools like Ansible and related frameworks.
• Integrate network automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines for consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, and engineering teams to ensure system reliability and operational consistency.
• Define and enforce standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks for network automation;
• Build templated configurations and modular automation components across multiple environments.
• Implement validation, testing, and compliance systems to ensure safe and reliable network changes.
• Contribute to network architecture discussions with a focus on scalability and automation.
• Mentor team members and support adoption of modern software-driven operations.
• Support end-to-end reliability across a global infrastructure footprint.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT network and security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of L2/L3 networking, firewalls, and DDI systems.
• 3–5 years of enterprise network engineering experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, Infoblox).
• Strong hands-on experience with network automation using Ansible or similar tools.
• Experience building reusable roles, playbooks, and templates;
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation workflows.
• Strong understanding of Git-based development practices.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience working with APIs and data-driven automation systems.
• Strong understanding of network reliability, security, and resilience.

Preferred:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with Netmiko, Nornir, Scrapli, or model-driven networking (NETCONF/RESTCONF).
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, DevNet, PCNSA, or PCSAE.
• Experience with multi-site or global network environments.
• Exposure to cloud networking (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure);
• Knowledge of secrets management and secure automation practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives across teams.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: $131,000 – $245,000 per year.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health.
• Financial programs including 401(k), pension plan, stock purchase plan, and insurance coverage.
• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, vacation, parental bonding leave, and care leave programs.
• Access to AI-driven learning platforms and certification programs;
• Employee resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and retail/service discounts.

Other Information:

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs.
• No visa sponsorship available for this role;
• IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Hiring is based on skills, experience, and legal eligibility to work.
• Final compensation depends on experience and location.