Network Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Openkyber is seeking a skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our team in Alaska, US. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 – $108,160 and focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network automation scripts and playbooks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Design, test, and deploy automated workflows for provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring of routers, switches, firewalls, and cloud networking services.
• Integrate network automation with CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable delivery of changes.
• Collaborate with network architects and security teams to embed best‑practice controls into automated processes.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of network incidents and create automated remediation where possible.
• Maintain documentation, version control, and compliance records for all automation assets.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies (SD‑WAN, NFV, intent‑based networking) and recommend enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network automation.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation frameworks such as Ansible, SaltStack, or Cisco NSO.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and network design principles.
• Hands‑on experience with network APIs (REST, NETCONF, YANG) and programmable interfaces.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently and in a remote‑hybrid environment.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Cisco DevNet, or Juniper Networks Automation certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $104,000 – $108,160
• Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional development and certification support

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I use as a Network Automation Engineer at Openkyber?

You will work with Python, Ansible, Terraform, network APIs (REST, NETCONF), and CI/CD tools to automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of enterprise networks.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Openkyber offers a hybrid model, allowing you to work remotely part of the week while collaborating on‑site in Alaska as needed.

What experience level is required?

The role requires at least 5 years of hands‑on network engineering or automation experience, along with strong scripting and networking protocol knowledge.