Network Engineer with Automation/JIRA, Confluence exp

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Networking: Solid understanding of network fundamentals, including routing, switching, and network protocols.
• Automation: Proficiency in network automation using Python scripting and tools like Ansible.
• Agile/Scrum: Experience working in an Agile environment, particularly with Scrum methodologies.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with Agile project management tools like JIRA and Confluence for tracking tasks and documentation.
• Server Fundamentals: Basic understanding of server administration and configuration.
• Unix/Linux: Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems, including shell scripting.
• Automation Testing: Knowledge of automation testing frameworks and tools for network validation.
• Jenkins: Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Security Technologies: Understanding of internet and security technologies, such as:
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Proxy/SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
  • Guest Wi-Fi security
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
  • Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
  • DNS and DHCP
  • VPNs

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure and solutions.
• Automate network configuration and management tasks using Python and Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support network projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate network configurations and functionality.
• Stay updated on the latest networking and security technologies.