Tanisha Systems, Inc · 1 month ago
Network Automation - Python
Plano TX, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTanisha Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of Custom Application Development and end-to-end IT Services. They are seeking a highly skilled Network Automation Engineer to lead the design and operationalization of Infrastructure-as-Code and DevNetOps pipelines for branch network automation in a regulated BFSI enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and operationalization of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and DevNetOps pipelines for branch network automation
Build modular, reusable, and version-controlled automation pipelines using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD
Hands-on with Cisco DNAC, Cisco NSO, vManage, and ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator for intent-based provisioning and policy enforcement
Integrate REST APIs, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC, and Webhooks for controller and device-level automation
Utilize JSON, YAML, XML, and Jinja2 templating for dynamic configuration generation and state validation
Design and deploy GitOps workflows, pre-commit hooks, pipeline linting, and automated rollback mechanisms
Use source-of-truth systems (e.g., NetBox, Nautobot) to drive declarative provisioning and compliance drift detection
Integrate with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and RBAC enforcement in automation pipelines
Integrate with ServiceNow, JIRA, or custom ITSM APIs for automated change ticket creation and approval gating
Embed security baselines, linting rules, and policy-as-code into CI/CD pipelines for audit-ready deployments
Integrate with Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB, and Telegraf for telemetry collection and visualization
Adhere to OWASP Top 10, input validation, token obfuscation, and API rate limiting in automation scripts
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for packaging and deploying automation microservices
Use of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or webhook triggers to initiate workflows based on telemetry or state changes
Automate across LAN/WAN, wireless, security, and cloud domains using unified orchestration layers
Use of Batfish, pyATS, or Nornir for pre/post validation, config diffing, and intent assurance
Automate generation of network topology maps, dependency graphs, and reachability matrices
Implement branching strategies, merge request validation, and release tagging for network artifacts
Implement unit tests, mock APIs, and sandbox environments for safe automation rollouts
Qualification
Required
8–12 years in network engineering and automation, with 3+ years in controller-driven orchestration and IaC-based deployments
Proven experience in building, maintaining, and scaling automation pipelines across multi-branch or distributed environments
Strong scripting and API integration skills with a focus on modularity, error handling, and idempotency
Experience in regulated industries (BFSI, healthcare, telecom) with emphasis on auditability, compliance, and change governance
Ability to collaborate across network, security, DevOps, and cloud teams to drive end-to-end automation outcomes
Proficient in Python, Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD for building modular, reusable, and version-controlled automation pipelines
Hands-on with Cisco DNAC, Cisco NSO, vManage, and ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator for intent-based provisioning and policy enforcement
Strong experience with REST APIs, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC, and Webhooks for controller and device-level automation
Proficient in JSON, YAML, XML, and Jinja2 templating for dynamic configuration generation and state validation
Exposure to SDN controllers, overlay/underlay abstraction, and cloud-integrated branch architectures
Design and deployment of GitOps workflows, pre-commit hooks, pipeline linting, and automated rollback mechanisms
Use of source-of-truth systems (e.g., NetBox, Nautobot) to drive declarative provisioning and compliance drift detection
Integration with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and RBAC enforcement in automation pipelines
Integration with ServiceNow, JIRA, or custom ITSM APIs for automated change ticket creation and approval gating
Embedding security baselines, linting rules, and policy-as-code into CI/CD pipelines for audit-ready deployments
Integration with Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB, and Telegraf for telemetry collection and visualization
Adherence to OWASP Top 10, input validation, token obfuscation, and API rate limiting in automation scripts
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for packaging and deploying automation microservices
Exposure to LLM agents, prompt engineering, and natural language-driven orchestration for operational tasks
Use of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or webhook triggers to initiate workflows based on telemetry or state changes
Automation across LAN/WAN, wireless, security, and cloud domains using unified orchestration layers
Use of Batfish, pyATS, or Nornir for pre/post validation, config diffing, and intent assurance
Automated generation of network topology maps, dependency graphs, and reachability matrices
Branching strategies, merge request validation, and release tagging for network artifacts
Implementation of unit tests, mock APIs, and sandbox environments for safe automation rollouts
Preferred
Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) with abstraction-layer orchestration
Exposure to AI/ML-driven automation, including anomaly detection, predictive remediation, and intent inference
Familiarity with SD-WAN and SSE integration, including policy synchronization, telemetry ingestion, and cross-domain automation
Understanding of DevSecOps principles, pipeline hardening, and compliance-as-code methodologies
Knowledge of compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, RBI, PCI-DSS, and GDPR
Cisco DevNet Professional or Specialist
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Python Network Automation (PCAP, PCEP)
ITIL Foundation or equivalent
Company
Tanisha Systems, Inc
Tanisha Systems, founded in 2002 in Massachusetts-USA, is a leading provider of Custom Application Development and end-to-end IT Services to clients globally.
1001-5000 employees
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