Automation L3 SME – Cisco ACI, NCS, Palo Alto
Core
Design and implement automated workflows for network and security infrastructure using Cisco ACI, Cisco NSO, and Palo Alto platforms to support service provisioning, validation, and rollback.
Role type
Senior IC network automation engineer (L3 SME)
Builds
Scalable, policy-driven automation frameworks for hybrid network environments
Domain
Network infrastructure automation (Cisco ACI, NSO, Palo Alto)
Required skills
Python, Ansible, REST/XML/JSON, Cisco ACI API, Cisco NSO (YANG/NETCONF), Palo Alto REST API, CI/CD integration, network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, NAT, ACLs)
Preferred skills
Cisco DevNet Professional/Specialist, PCNSE, Red Hat Ansible Specialist, ITIL Foundation
Technologies
Cisco ACI, Cisco NSO, Palo Alto Networks, Ansible, Python, Jinja2, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI
Responsibilities
Develop automation scripts for Cisco ACI fabric policies; Implement service models and device templates using Cisco NSO; Automate Palo Alto firewall configurations; Build automated workflows for service provisioning and rollback; Create dynamic templates for policy deployment; Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
