Design, develop, and maintain Python and Ansible-based automation to operate and manage authoritative network services platforms including DDI and enterprise timing systems
Build and manage Ansible roles and workflows that automate platform behavior through APIs, enforcing standards and reducing manual operational touchpoints
Develop Python automation to support platform‑level workflows, including service state validation, health checks, pre‑change and post‑change verification, reporting, and telemetry collection
Integrate platform automation with version control and CI/CD pipelines to support testing, controlled change execution, and governed rollouts
Produce clear documentation for platform automation workflows, including inputs, expected outcomes, guardrails, failure handling, and operational runbooks
Create automation to support DDI and timing service lifecycle management, including pre‑validation, staged deployments, post‑change verification, and rollback signaling
Develop compliance and audit‑support tooling to improve visibility into platform configuration, service state, and policy enforcement
Use automation and tooling to support diagnostics, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency for authoritative network services platforms
Lead the design and execution of complex technical initiatives related to enterprise‑scale network services and timing infrastructure
Collaborate with peer engineering teams, security partners, and stakeholders to align platform automation with enterprise controls and operational requirements
Identify gaps in platform operations and governance and recommend automation‑driven improvements to improve reliability and service levels

Requirements

5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Strong experience developing Python‑based automation for network services or infrastructure platforms
Hands‑on experience building and maintaining Ansible roles and workflow‑oriented automation
Experience applying Infrastructure as Code principles to manage platform state, service behavior, and policy in a controlled and repeatable manner
Ability to develop automation for state validation, compliance checks, auditing, and operational reporting
Proficiency writing reusable, maintainable Python code, including structured logging, error handling, and defensive automation patterns
Experience integrating automation with version control systems, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with collecting and analyzing platform metrics, service telemetry, and logs to support operational insights and reliability improvements
Exposure to DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management, or enterprise timing platforms (e.g., BlueCat, Infoblox, Spectracom, or equivalent) is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAnsibleInfrastructure as Codeautomationstate validationcompliance checksauditingoperational reportingCI/CDAPI integration

Soft Skills

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