Senior NetBox Engineer - Hybrid

CBS Butler Limited
Cambridge, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 117K

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Configuration Management Databases
Data Architecture
IP Addressing
Python
Network administration
Data Streaming
Systems Integration
Cisco Switches
ServiceNow

Job description

You'll assess the current network data environment and NetBox implementation before designing and delivering improvements that enhance data accuracy, governance, and automation. Working closely with network and enterprise platform teams, you'll ensure NetBox becomes the trusted source for network inventory, topology, IP Addressing, and associated metadata., * Review the existing network data landscape, data quality, and data flows.

  • Assess and enhance the current NetBox implementation.
  • Develop NetBox to support enterprise network inventory and life cycle management.
  • Design and implement automated discovery and data assurance capabilities.
  • Define and maintain the NetBox data model to meet operational and business needs.
  • Establish governance and processes to ensure NetBox remains the authoritative source of record.
  • Build and enhance integrations with network management platforms, including Cisco Catalyst Centre.
  • Develop integrations with ServiceNow to improve CMDB accuracy and synchronisation.
  • Create supporting automation, technical documentation, and operational processes.
  • Deliver knowledge transfer and recommendations for ongoing platform evolution.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience administering and developing NetBox.
  • Experience designing and implementing network data models and governance.
  • Knowledge of network discovery, automation, and data assurance.
  • Experience integrating NetBox with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow.
  • Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Centre or similar network management platforms.
  • Scripting and automation experience (Python and APIs desirable).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise networking, IPAM, and CMDB concepts.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

Deliverables

  • Assessment and recommendations to improve the network data landscape.
  • Enhanced NetBox capabilities and data model.
  • Automated discovery and data assurance solutions.
  • Improved network data quality, governance, and integrity.
  • Robust integrations with network management and enterprise platforms.
  • Improved ServiceNow CMDB accuracy through trusted NetBox integration.
  • Comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

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