SDN Automation Engineer

AIG

SDN Automation Engineer designing and managing SDN solutions for enhancing AIG's network agility and security. Collaborating with stakeholders to implement automation strategies and resolve network issues.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure and maintain SDN solutions and associated infrastructures across data centers and cloud environments
Develop and orchestrate network automation workflows using APIs and tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform
Drive the deployment of intent-based networks, self-healing architecture and zero-touch provisioning capabilities
Troubleshoot complex SDN-related network issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions
Collaborate closely with network and tools architects
Drive the adoption of automation, monitoring, and observability best practices
Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales
Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure
Implement proof-of-concepts for emerging network automation technologies
Lead deployment, configuration and maintenance of a network source of truth (NSoT) system
Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network production issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
7+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale network automation projects
Proficiency with SDN platforms such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX or Juniper Contrail
Strong understanding of network fundamentals (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN)
Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, RESTful APIs)
Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience with network source of truth tools deployment, configuration, and operations
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE and Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE or equivalent
Exposure to container networking and micro segmentation in Kubernetes environments
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

SDN solutionsnetwork automationAPIsAnsiblePythonTerraformnetwork fundamentalsCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as Codecontainer networking

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationtroubleshootingroot cause analysisproject managementproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilitytime managementescalation management

Certifications

Cisco CCNPCisco CCIEJuniper JNCIPJuniper JNCIE