Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Network Tools Architect with deep expertise in NetBrain and NetBox to join the global network engineering team of a leading pharmaceutical company. In this role, you will own the architecture and adoption of the network automation and source-of-truth tools that engineers rely on every day, helping the team document, visualize, and automate a large multi-vendor environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the architecture, standards, and roadmap for network tools, with a focus on NetBrain and NetBox.
- Design, deploy, and maintain NetBrain for network discovery, dynamic mapping, path analysis, and automated troubleshooting runbooks.
- Build and maintain NetBox as the network source of truth, including data models, custom fields, IPAM, and device inventory.
- Develop integrations between NetBox, NetBrain, Infoblox, ITSM platforms, and other enterprise systems using APIs and automation.
- Create automation workflows, scripts, and runbooks that reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.
- Define data quality standards and processes so tool data stays accurate as the network changes.
- Partner with domain architects, operations, and project teams to understand their needs and drive adoption of the tools.
- Manage tool upgrades, licensing, and platform health, and produce documentation and training for end users.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of network engineering or network automation experience, including 3+ years in an architect, tools, or senior engineering role
- Deep hands-on experience administering and designing NetBrain, including discovery, maps, and runbook automation
- Hands-on experience implementing and customizing NetBox as a network source of truth
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and REST APIs
- Solid understanding of multi-vendor enterprise networks (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, F5)
- Experience integrating network tools with ITSM or CMDB platforms
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- NetBrain certifications (e.g., NetBrain Certified Engineer)
- Experience with Ansible, Nautobot, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for network automation
- Experience with Infoblox and ServiceNow integrations
- Experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated (GxP) environment
- Familiarity with network monitoring and observability platforms