Senior Network Automation Engineer
| Posting date: | 29 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, RH6 0NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1515 |
Summary
Senior Network Automation Engineer required to join an existing internal team responsible for global network architecture which consists of hundreds of sites and thousands of network devices. My client is undergoing a major transformation leveraging modern technologies enabling the overall success of the company.
You will have significant experience developing infrastructure automation solutions for global enterprise operation and join a team of talented Network Automation Engineers building solutions, developing the architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network automation while working closely with other automation teams in different IT domains.
Key skills
Five years??? experience in computer networking, infrastructure automation and software development.
Linux, containerization, and technologies like SaltStack, Ansible and Terraform
Python, designing, and developing APIs, and secure coding best practices
Familiarity with software lifecycle management solutions like Azure DevOps or GitHub, including developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with data modeling, process design, system architecture, and integration
Strong knowledge of computer networking (SD-WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless LAN, public cloud providers), as well as network management/monitoring systems.
Minimum: Bachelor???s degree
Role responsibilities
Develop automation solutions using a modern technology stack, following Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Collaborate closely with other teams such as Cybersecurity and Network Operations to ensure solutions are compliant and fit for purpose.
Build, test and deploy automation solutions using CI/CD processes
Commercialize solutions, including training, documentation, communication, and support processes.
Share expertise and knowledge by mentoring, training, and supporting Junior Engineers
Manage and support network automation systems, and other related infrastructure