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# Network Automation Consultant

- **Company:** HCLTech
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Runbook, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Workflow Management Systems, Wi-Fi Technology, Google Cloud, Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Git Flow, Kubernetes, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Virtual Agents, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/41911835/

## About the Role

Role OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 & ExperienceStrong 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.

## Description

Job Title: NetDevOps ConsultantLocation: London, UK (Hybrid)Hybrid role - 10 days monthly-onsite from client locationThis is Fixed term contract role


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