Network Automation Engineer

Network Automation Engineer City of London (Hybrid) | Permanent | Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We’re working with a leading financial services organisation looking to hire a Network Automation Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in modernising and automating a large-scale, global enterprise network, working at the intersection of networking and DevOps. The Role You’ll be responsible for driving network automation initiatives, improving efficiency, and supporting the design and delivery of scalable, resilient infrastructure across a complex global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and implementing network automation solutions

Developing and maintaining automation tools using Python, Ansible, and Terraform

Supporting network transformation and infrastructure modernisation

Collaborating with architects on new implementations

Providing 3rd line support across network environments

Working across cloud and on-premise infrastructure

Enhancing network security and performance

About You

Strong experience in network automation and engineering

Proficiency in Python, Ansible, and Terraform

Solid networking background (routing, switching, firewalls)

Experience with Cisco technologies (CCNP/CCIE desirable)

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Exposure to SD-WAN, load balancing (F5), and network security

Comfortable working in complex, enterprise-scale environments

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working (3 days in London office)

Competitive salary + bonus

Opportunity to work on large-scale, modernisation projects

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment