Senior Platform Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Automation Engineer to lead the automation of deployment, configuration and management of on-premise network infrastructure. You will play a critical role in enhancing our infrastructure through strategic automation solutions, collaboration and a strong focus on scalability and documentation. Responsibilities Automate deployment, configuration and management of on-prem network infrastructure Develop and maintain robust automation scripts and workflows to optimize network operations Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to translate business requirements into technical automation solutions Deliver reliable, scalable and well-documented automation processes for on-prem network systems Leverage hybrid and cloud connectivity knowledge to enhance automation where applicable Requirements 3+ years of experience in automation engineering or related fields Advanced understanding of automated platforms, complex network services and Cisco networking Expertise in Python, Bash and deep knowledge of SDLC and script architecture Capability to integrate multiple platforms using REST APIs and manage data flow with JSON/YAML formats Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and Ansible for architecture and optimization Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab Pipelines or GitHub Actions Familiarity with advanced orchestration tools such as Rundeck for job scheduling and workflow automation Background in working within and leading DevOps team structures and implementing SDLC best practices Strong understanding of firewall logic including flow vs rule differentiation and stateful/stateless connections Nice to have Familiarity with Zscaler solutions