Senior Network Automation Engineer (CCNP-Level Network Engineer)

• Dell Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong automation expertise to support a global network modernization initiative. This is not a traditional network operations role, nor is it an automation-only position.
• The ideal candidate is a network engineer first and automation engineer second, bringing deep expertise in enterprise networking, network design, Layer 2/Layer 3 architecture, and infrastructure modernization, combined with hands-on experience automating network deployments, provisioning, upgrades, and refreshes at scale.
• This team is driving a significant infrastructure transformation, replacing end-of-life network equipment across data centers, campus environments, remote sites, MDF/IDF locations, and edge infrastructure. The work is focused on improving stability, scalability, operational efficiency, security posture, and enabling future AI-driven initiatives.
• The role is expected to be approximately 60% network automation and 40% network engineering/design, though that balance may vary depending on project priorities.

• The hiring manager is specifically seeking a candidate with a strong network engineering foundation.
• Candidates who are primarily:

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• Automation Engineers

• without significant enterprise networking experience will not be a fit.
• Successful candidates will have spent years designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and modernizing enterprise network infrastructure.

• Design and implement enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 network solutions.
• Support data center, campus, edge, and remote site network architectures.
• Engineer scalable and highly available switching and routing environments.
• Participate in hardware lifecycle refreshes and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Drive network stability, resiliency, and operational improvements.

• Build and enhance automation solutions for:
  • Network provisioning
  • Configuration management
  • Device onboarding
  • Software upgrades
  • Hardware refreshes
  • Infrastructure deployment workflows
• Automate repetitive operational tasks to improve consistency and reduce deployment timelines.
• Develop integrations leveraging APIs and infrastructure systems.
• Support CMDB and provisioning workflow integrations.

• Lead large-scale network refresh and migration projects.
• Troubleshoot issues resulting from deployments, upgrades, and design changes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Participate in change management and deployment planning activities.

• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and automation methodologies.
• Contribute to Dell's infrastructure modernization strategy.
• Explore and adopt AI-assisted development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD) approaches where appropriate.

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• CCNP-level networking knowledge strongly preferred.
• CCNP certification preferred; strong CCNA candidates may be considered.
• Extensive experience designing and supporting:
  • Enterprise routing and switching
  • Campus networks
  • Data center networks
  • Remote site connectivity
  • MDF/IDF environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Layer 2 switching
  • Layer 3 routing
  • Access/Distribution/Core architectures
  • Network security fundamentals

• Hands-on experience with:

• OSPF
• BGP
• VLANs
• STP
• PortChannel
• VTP
• VRRP
• MC-LAG

• Experience designing and implementing automation solutions using:

• Python
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Network orchestration tools
• Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies

• Equivalent automation technologies will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate measurable business outcomes.

• Experience integrating systems through REST APIs.
• Familiarity with network programmability concepts.
• Experience leveraging automation workflows to retrieve, process, and update infrastructure data.

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience with one or more of the following:

• Enterprise network refreshes
• Data center buildouts
• Hardware lifecycle modernization
• Large-scale switch/router upgrades
• Automation-driven infrastructure migrations
• Global network transformation initiatives

• Experience supporting Dell, Cisco, Arista, or Juniper environments.
• Data center architecture experience.
• Infrastructure modernization program experience.
• Exposure to AI-assisted infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD).
• Experience working within large enterprise change management environments.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity and drive projects through governance processes.

• The strongest candidates will have:

• 10+ years of hands-on networking experience.
• A genuine CCNP-level networking background.
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 design capabilities.
• Meaningful network automation experience tied to real infrastructure outcomes.
• Experience modernizing enterprise environments at scale.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Curiosity around AI-assisted development and next-generation engineering practices.

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