Network Automation Architect
Lexmark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Kentucky • United States
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About the role
- Develop and maintain the roadmap and priorities for new network automation initiatives aligned with business objectives and future growth
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance automation solutions to meet a diverse set of requirements and capabilities
- Select and implement development tools, languages, platforms, and processes
- Establish, maintain, and document these new standards, best practices, and procedures for the team
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
- Integrate artificial intelligence into the development process
- Evaluate emerging automation and software development technologies, recommending solutions to support evolving business needs
- Collaboration with network architecture and operations teams to provide design feedback, process improvement opportunities, and potential solution enhancements
- Ensure designs comply with internal and external security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR)
- Mentor junior automation engineers and promote a culture of mutual support and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 8-10+ years of software development experience
- Experience designing and delivering automated solutions that integrate with infrastructure, security services, and platforms using APIs and following security best practices
- Familiarity with foundational networking technologies (LAN, WAN, firewalls) and services (DNS, DHCP, SNMP)
- Knowledge of zero-trust principles and SASE (Zscaler) is a plus
- Knowledge of CI/CD DevOps capabilities and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC)
- Experience using common automation languages such as Python and PowerShell
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Apps and Automate) or other low/no code environments is a plus
- Familiar with IT operational processes (Event, Incident, Change, Problem, ITSM) and development frameworks (Agile, SAFe)
- Advanced troubleshooting and software debugging skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple priorities with proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities
- Strong ability in multiple technologies, analytical techniques, and leadership skills
- Willingness and desire to guide a team of junior automation engineers to provide a collaborative and supportive environment
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
network automationautomation solutionsAPIsPythonPowerShellCI/CDInfrastructure-as-CodeConfiguration-as-Codetroubleshootingsoftware debugging
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationprocess improvementcontinuous improvementsupportive environmentability to manage multiple prioritiesanalytical techniques