Track Lead - Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Network Automation

Job Description – NetDevOps Network Integration & Orchestration

Role Overview

The NetDevOps Consultant will drive network integration, automation, and orchestration across cloud, edge, and enterprise environments aligned to a Modern Ops and AI-first operating model. The role focuses on Network Infrastructure as Code (NetIaC), CI/CD pipelines, AI-driven operations (AIOps), observability integration, and SRE-led reliability engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage Network Infrastructure as Code (NetIaC) using Python, Ansible, and Terraform for provisioning and lifecycle management. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitOps, APIs, and orchestration platforms (e.g., Itential) for network services. Automate connectivity services (VLAN, DNS, Firewall, DDI) integrated with ServiceNow and ITSM workflows. Drive AI/ML use cases such as WAN capacity forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and self-healing networks. Integrate and manage observability platforms (SolarWinds Orion, Elastic, Grafana, ZDX) for proactive monitoring and insights. Provide engineering and support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI agent integrations. Ensure AI-driven compliance, security monitoring, cost optimization, and continuous network stability improvements. Collaborate with Cloud, IAM, SRE, and platform teams to deliver unified control plane operations across Azure, GCP, and Edge. Participate in design reviews focusing on resilience, failure domains, scalability, and automation readiness. Create reusable playbooks, pipelines, and modules for provisioning, upgrades, compliance, and backup workflows. Mentor engineers and contribute to best practices in NetDevOps, automation, and reliability engineering. Support global 24x7 operations aligned to SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs, Error Budgets) and drive reduction in incidents via AIOps.

Technical Skills & Experience

Strong experience in network engineering / NOC / NRE / NetDevOps roles. Deep expertise in core networking: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VRFs, HSRP/VRRP. Hands‑on experience across network domains: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Data Center (ACI/Nexus), WLAN, Firewalls, Load Balancers. Strong network automation expertise using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Python libraries such as Netmiko, NAPALM, pyATS (preferred). Experience with orchestration tools such as Itential. Knowledge of Source of Truth tools like NetBox/Nautobot and ITSM integration (ServiceNow). Experience with observability tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Elastic, ThousandEyes, DNAC. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, QoS, and troubleshooting complex network issues. Experience with cloud networking in Azure and GCP environments. Exposure to AIOps, AI-driven operations, and observability platforms.

Scope & Delivery Expectations

• Deliver ~30–40 automation workflows/stories per quarter across LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, Firewall, DDI, and Cloud domains.
• Own build, test, operations support, and continuous development.
• Operate within a global 24x7x365 environment.
• Drive reduction in tickets through automation, observability, and AI-driven self‑healing capabilities.
• Align delivery to SRE principles with measurable SLIs/SLOs and continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in SRE-driven operating model.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in documentation (runbooks/playbooks) and mentoring team members.
• Relevant certifications in Networking, Azure, GCP, and Automation preferred.
• Experience in multi-cloud, edge networking, and SD‑WAN environments preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Proficient In Network Automation Tools And Technologies, Particularly Cisco Aci.
• Strong Understanding Of Operational Management And Support Processes.
• Excellent Problem‑Solving Skills And Ability To Enhance Business Processes.
• Effective Leadership And Team Management Abilities.

Other Requirements

• Optional But Valuable: Cisco Certified Network Professional (Ccnp) Or Related Certifications In Network Automation.

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