Network Automation Engineer

Job Description: Cable One, Inc. dba Sparklight seeks Network Automation Engineer for its Phoenix, AZ office. Develop software automation solutions for configuring and monitoring the company’s network devices, reducing manual tasks, and improving service delivery and reliability. Integrate internally developed Python scripts and 3rd party Python libraries with automation platforms to automate routine tasks, saving time and increasing productivity. Develop, verify, and write automation workflows including Cisco NSO(Network Service Orchestrator) to streamline network operations, adhering to the company standards. Gather requirements from stakeholders from different teams for analysis and to understand specific automation needs and desired outcomes prior to development. Create a detailed workflow design, considering factors such as data flow, decision points, and error handling. Test the workflows in a controlled environment to ensure they function as expected using testing frameworks (e.g. Pytest, Flask), identify any issues, and troubleshoot and resolve any errors or unexpected behavior during testing. Create clear and concise documentation for the workflow, including instructions for use, troubleshooting steps, and dependencies. Identify opportunities for network operational teams to minimize or eliminate repetitive work through automation scripts. Evaluate the potential for automating tasks based on technical factors and ROI(Return on Investment) to assess feasibility. Document automation processes include detailed description of workflows input/output parameters, error handling, and troubleshooting steps; and follow a consistent format (e.g. templates, style guides, etc.) to ensure clarity and readability. Employee may work from home and can be based anywhere in the U.S. Requires Master’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, or related. Must have 24 months of experience in an occupation related to Network Infrastructure Deployment Orchestration. Experience must include 24 months in/with the following: Regression and Automation Testing; Agile Processes; Python Development and Integration; Deployment and Configuration of Routers and Switches; Networking Protocols and Automation Frameworks; and Network Engineering Tools and Technologies including GIT, Ansible, XML (Extensible Markup Language), and YAML (Yet Another Markup Language).Job and interview site: Phoenix, AZ. 40 hours/week. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability .Email resume with a copy of this job posting to:talentacquisition@cableone.biz. Must reference job code BM. Cable One is the parent company of Sparklight-so when you explore careers here, you're also discovering opportunities with Sparklight. We are One. We are Sparks We are always working for you.