Network Automation Engineer

Robert Half
Philadelphia, PA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management Cloud Computing Configuration Management Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration DevOps Github Monitoring of Systems Open Source Technology OpenStack Software Maintenance
+11 more
Ansible VMware Infrastructure Scripting Deployment Automation Data Management Puppet Software Coding Open Network Automation Platform Software Version Control Docker Jenkins

Job description

  • Design, build, and evaluate technical solutions that support application performance, stability, and operational efficiency.

  • Investigate production incidents, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes to restore service and prevent recurrence.

  • Create and maintain automated deployment pipelines using configuration management and CI tools to streamline software delivery.

  • Develop monitoring and alerting capabilities that improve visibility into system health and application behavior.

  • Contribute to software maintenance activities, including updates, configuration improvements, and operational support tasks.

  • Establish and refine standards used to assess product quality and determine release readiness.

  • Recommend practical enhancements to engineering methods, testing approaches, and deployment processes to strengthen outcomes.

  • Partner closely with software engineers and QA teams to sustain reliable continuous delivery across critical systems.

Requirements

  • Support application provisioning and management across virtualized and cloud-based environments, including containerized platforms where applicable. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.

  • Familiarity with DevOps, systems operations, and established engineering practices within software-focused environments.

  • Hands-on experience automating deployments with tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.

  • Working knowledge of Jenkins and continuous integration workflows.

  • Experience with source control practices in GitHub, including branching and tagging strategies.

  • Background in cloud or virtual infrastructure management, with exposure to platforms such as AWS or OpenStack preferred.

  • Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes, along with scripting or coding skills that support deployment and administration work.

  • Ability to work effectively with open-source technologies, monitoring tools, and automation-focused data management processes. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

About the company

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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