Lead Network Automation Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Network Automation Architect to drive the modernization, automation, and reliability of large-scale global network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in enterprise networking, Kubernetes networking, Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps, CI/CD automation, and advanced troubleshooting of complex hybrid environments. This individual will serve as the highest-level technical authority for network automation, design standards, deployment pipelines, and critical escalations. Experience within telecommunications, VoIP, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native environments is strongly preferred. Core Responsibilities: - Design and implement enterprise-scale Network-as-Code (NaC), Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and GitOps solutions using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git as the single source of truth, eliminating manual deployment processes. - Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure, including automated testing, dry-run validation, deployment approval gates, and security/compliance checks to enable zero-downtime deployments. - Design, deploy, and support Kubernetes networking architectures, including Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN overlays, network policies, container networking, and integration with physical underlay networks. - Lead the design, modernization, and review of enterprise network architectures, providing expertise in BGP, OSPF, data center networking, multi-site routing, and high-availability solutions. - Serve as the Tier-4 escalation engineer for complex network incidents, troubleshooting overlay/underlay failures, asymmetric routing, microbursts, path selection issues, and network performance bottlenecks. - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive long-term remediation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. - Implement Security-as-Code practices by automating validation and enforcement of ACLs, firewall policies, security groups, and configuration standards before production deployments. Must-have - 8+ years of experience in Network Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or Platform Engineering. - Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Python (Netmiko, Nornir, NAPALM). - Expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, data center networking, and overlay/underlay network architectures. - Experience designing and operating Kubernetes networking, including Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN, and Kubernetes CNI. - Hands-on experience with GitOps and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins. - Experience with enterprise networking platforms, including Cisco Nexus (7K/9K), Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5 BIG-IP/AS3. - Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience supporting production enterprise environments. Nice to have - Experience with telecommunications technologies, including SIP, RTP, Session Border Controllers (SBC), SIP trunking, and VoIP architectures. - Knowledge of Linux networking, including network namespaces, virtual interfaces, eBPF, and iptables. - Experience implementing Telemetry-as-Code, network observability, automated validation frameworks, and proactive monitoring solutions. - Experience with cloud networking, infrastructure modernization, or large-scale network transformation initiatives. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, platform, and infrastructure teams. We offer: - Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth. - Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, and a relocation program. - Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work. - Growth Mindset : reap the benefits of a range