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# Network Engineer (Automation)

- **Company:** Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Dunstable, UK
- **Salary:** £117,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Configuration and Change Management, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Deployment Automation, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbb45820237416a9a75689ad6d19a5eff0/eaa

## About the Role

You will be a practical engineer who is comfortable working across both networking and automation.

 * Network engineering and network configuration.
 * Ansible / Ansible Automation Platform.
 * Network automation and orchestration.
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices.
 * CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
 * Cisco network environments, ideally including Cisco NDFC.
 * NetBox for network source-of-truth/IPAM/DCIM use cases.
 * ServiceNow or similar ITSM/change-management platforms.
 * Automation templates, playbooks and reusable configuration patterns.
 * Pre- and post-change validation and troubleshooting.
 * Working within established technical architecture, engineering standards and governance.

## Description

We are looking for a hands-on Network Automation Engineer to join a network transformation and automation programme on an initial 6-month contract.
This role is focused on the execution and delivery of network automation, working within established architectural designs, engineering standards and governance. You will work closely with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to implement repeatable, controlled and scalable automation across the network environment., * Build, execute and support network automation workflows in line with approved designs and engineering standards.

 * Support the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network configuration and change.
 * Apply and maintain approved automation templates, Ansible playbooks and configuration patterns.
 * Troubleshoot issues across both traditional networking and network automation workflows.
 * Work closely with Senior Engineers and the Lead TDA to ensure delivery remains aligned with agreed designs, standards and governance.
 * Identify issues, technical improvements and opportunities to enhance automation tooling and delivery processes.