IBM

Network Automation Engineer

Posted On

Nov. 8, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

Professional

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Nov. 29, 2024

Job Description

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Engineer with extensive experience in network operations and automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions that enhance the reliability, security, and efficiency of complex network infrastructures. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, establishing best practices, and leading the development of cutting-edge technologies that empower our network operations. This position will also involve leveraging DevOps & Kubernetes for containerized environments and incorporating AI/ML technologies to optimize network monitoring and automation processes, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern network management.

Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Design:

Design and implement robust network monitoring solutions capable of providing real-time insights into network performance and health.
Develop automation frameworks to streamline network management, including provisioning, configuration, and incident response.

Development and Implementation:

Ensure seamless integration of monitoring and automation tools with existing network infrastructure and third-party systems.
Provide training and mentorship to team members on the latest technologies and methodologies.
Integrate security considerations into the design of monitoring and automation solutions.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including the development of automated auditing and reporting features.
Continuously monitor, optimize, and tune network monitoring and automation systems to meet required service levels.
Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to improve network incident response times.

Technical Leadership:

Lead the development and integration of innovative network monitoring and automation strategies.
Establish and enforce industry standards and best practices for software development within the network domain.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Network Reliability Engineers (NRE) and Service Reliability Engineers (SRE) to ensure the effective use of monitoring and automation solutions.

AI/ML Integration (Preferred):

Incorporate AI/ML technologies to enhance network monitoring, including predictive analytics for network performance, anomaly detection, and automated incident response.
Develop and implement machine learning models that can analyze network data and provide actionable insights for optimization.
Leverage Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized network monitoring and automation applications, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

5+ years of experience with hands-on experience in Network automation.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
Experience with cloud networking services and integration with on-premises networks.
Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform for network automation.
Understanding of network security principles and best practices.
Strong leadership skills with experience in managing network automation projects.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex network issues.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are a plus.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

None

About Business Unit

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Your Life @ IBM

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Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBM

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Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

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