Description

THIS ROLE IS IN OFFICE (HYBRID ROLE). LOCATIONS - OH, MI, MN, IN, TX, CO, PA, NC, and IL

Summary:

• Seeking a skilled and motivated Network Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for managing network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking concepts, programming skills, and experience with automation frameworks to improve the efficiency, scalability and reliability of our network operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ​Design and implement network automation tools and scripts to streamline configuration, provisioning, and monitoring processes. 
• Collaborate with network engineering/operations teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and reduce operational inefficiencies.
• Automate repetitive tasks such as device configuration, software upgrades, and network performance monitoring.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing network management systems, including APIs and third-party tools.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation workflows, processes and tools.
• Develop automated alerts and dashboards to monitor network health and detect anomalies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align network automation strategies with business objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of experience with automating network infrastructure using Ansible/Python.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
•  Experience with network automation frameworks/tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git
•  Strong understanding of networking protocols (eg., BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs).
•  Hands-on experience with SDN (Software Defined Networking) technologies.
•  Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of network monitoring and visualization tools (eg., Zenoss, LiveAction, ThousandEyes, Grafana)
• Experience with APIs, integrations (Service-Now, Splunk etc.).

• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and network device configurations.
• Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design.
• Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize. Self-directed and accountable.
• Experience in an enterprise environment and previous banking/financial industry experience is a plus.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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