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h3 Technologies, LLC ยท 1 day ago

Senior Network Automation Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

h3 Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to lead a multi-site network modernization and automation program. The role involves planning, executing, and validating upgrades across multiple locations while ensuring minimal downtime and implementing strong governance through automation.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Benittagrace Jacob
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Responsibilities

Build master upgrade plans, risk registers, RACI, change window calendars, and rollback strategies aligned with CAB/ITIL processes
Design IaC/automation pipelines (Ansible, Python, Git, CI/CD) leveraging vendor APIs such as Panorama XML/REST, Cisco RESTCONF/NETCONF, Arista eAPI, and F5 iControl REST
Manage inventory, compatibility checks, image curation, lab validation, and health baselines
Coordinate phased batches across sites, driving pre/post checks and HA failover testing
Implement telemetry, logs, and automated post-validation (routing, services health, CPU/memory)
Produce runbooks, SOPs, and rollback playbooks while training operations teams for day 2 support
Partner with InfoSec, NetOps, and Service Desk to communicate status and risks to leadership
Design and implement automation pipelines using Ansible, Python, and Git
Manage large-scale network upgrades for Palo Alto, Cisco, Arista, and F5 platforms
Perform pre-upgrade health checks, lab validations, and compatibility assessments
Develop robust rollback strategies and coordinate change windows via ITIL processes
Maintain network observability through automated telemetry and post-validation testing

Qualification

Palo AltoCisco CatalystArista EOSF5 BIG IPNetworkingAutomationITIL FoundationCommunicatorDisciplined approach

Required

Palo Alto: 6+ years
Cisco Catalyst: 6+ years
Arista EOS: 6+ years
F5 BIG IP: 6+ years
APC: 6+ years
Automation: Hands-on experience with Ansible playbooks/roles, Python tooling, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
Networking: 10+ years in enterprise networking with hand-on multi-vendor upgrades and HA designs

Preferred

Certifications: PCNSE (Palo Alto), CCNP/CCIE (Cisco), Arista ACE, F5 Certified (CTS/CA), ITIL Foundation
Training: Any Schneider Electric/APC relevant training

Company

h3 Technologies, LLC

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H3 Technologies, LLC is an IT staffing (contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement) and software development company.
dateFounded in 2006
location
Florence, Kentucky, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.h3-technologies.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Anju .
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