Our client, a multinational telecommunications technology company is growing their NCI Automation Project. They are seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer work out of their NOC in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities:

- Design, build, and maintain scalable network automation solutions using Ansible and Python.
- Automate deployment and configuration of network functions and services across traditional hardware and cloud-native platforms like Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Create CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to support agile delivery of network changes and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, DevOps, and systems) to integrate automation across IMS, core network, and cloud-native components.
- Support the onboarding and management of CNFs (Cloud-Native Network Functions) in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.
- Develop APIs, tools, and integrations to improve operational workflows and orchestration.
- Participate in design reviews and ensure solutions meet reliability, performance, and compliance standards.
- Document automation architecture, playbooks, scripts, and deployment strategies.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite technical.

Required Skills

Experience with the following:

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in network automation or DevOps.
- Ansible (playbooks, roles, dynamic inventories)
- Python (network automation libraries like Netmiko, Nornir, or PyATS)
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift in production or lab environments.
- Familiarity with container-based networking, CNF onboarding, Helm charts, and Kustomize.
- Understanding of IMS core components (e.g., CSCF, HSS, SBCs, Diameter/SIP)
- Creating and sustaining network automation for alarms, system checks, and routine tasks.