Salary: £30,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in network engineering or network automation (WAN, LAN, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP). Hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible and Python. Familiarity with Cisco NSO and YANG modelling or similar orchestration tools. Understanding of network APIs (REST/NETCONF) and data formats (XML/JSON). Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows. Comfortable working in Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure / AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs). Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP / DevNet Professional preferred; ITIL desirable. Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational procedures. Promote automation, standardisation, and best practices across global teams. Technologies: API AWS Ansible Azure CI/CD Cloud Cisco DevOps Git GitHub ITIL JSON LAN Linux Network Python REST ServiceNow Ubuntu XML Bash GitLab GitOps Grafana Jenkins OpenStack PowerShell Prometheus Terraform VMware More: We are an industry-leading global organisation focused on driving the automation and standardisation of our network infrastructure and services. We are seeking a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to join our dynamic team. This role is hybrid, requiring on-site attendance three days a week in London, and offers a competitive rate based on experience. By working with us, you will contribute to the enhancement of our technological capabilities and play a pivotal role in our transition toward infrastructure-as-code and self-service provisioning. last updated 11 week of 2026