Network Services Automation Architect

Overview In this role you will lead enterprise automation and orchestration for network services, shaping target-state architectures and API-first offerings. You will collaborate with Network, Cloud, Security, and Platform teams to enable self-service workflows and robust integration patterns. You will drive CI/CD and GitOps pipelines, applying model-driven and intent-based networking at scale. This is a hands-on, architecture-focused position with a strong emphasis on APIs, automation frameworks, and cross-functional delivery. ResponsibilitiesDefine target-state automation and orchestration architectureLead API-first design for world-class network service APIsArchitect CI/CD and GitOps-based orchestration pipelinesBuild automation frameworks for network provisioning and config managementDrive model-driven configuration and intent-based networkingCreate self-service workflows, catalogs, and integration patternsGovern API lifecycle, schema design, documentation, and standardsLead cross-functional delivery with Network, Cloud, Security, and Platform teams Key requirements10+ years in Network Engineering/ArchitectureExpertise in automation frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform)Strong API design experience (REST/GraphQL, OpenAPI specs)Experience with orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD)Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networkingExperience with config/state mgmt and source-of-truth systemsPythonAnsibleTerraformRESTGraphQLOpenAPI specs