Track Manager - Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Job Summary

The L3 Network Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and operating scalable network automation solutions across enterprise environments. The role focuses on transforming manual network operations into automated, policy-driven workflows, improving reliability, speed, and compliance. The engineer works closely with Network Operations, Engineering, and ITSM teams to deliver automation aligned with incident, change, and provisioning workflows.Design and implement network automation workflows for provisioning, configuration, incident resolution, and change execution HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Develop reusable automation modules, templates, and libraries to standardize operations HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Integrate automation platforms with ITSM tools (Service Now) for ticket-driven execution and orchestration HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, version control, and code governance using Git/Bitbucket HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Lead L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for automation and network issues Network Security L3 | Word Translate network runbooks into automated workflows ensuring compliance and audit readiness HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Implement validation, rollback, and testing mechanisms for safe automation deployments HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Collaborate with network SMEs to automate LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and security operations Ensure SLA adherence and support a global follow-the-sun model Network Security L3 | Word Mentor L2 engineers and provide technical leadership in automation practices

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement network automation workflows for provisioning, configuration, incident resolution, and change execution HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Develop reusable automation modules, templates, and libraries to standardize operations HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Integrate automation platforms with ITSM tools (Service Now) for ticket-driven execution and orchestration HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, version control, and code governance using Git/Bitbucket HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Lead L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for automation and network issues Network Security L3 | Word Translate network runbooks into automated workflows ensuring compliance and audit readiness HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Implement validation, rollback, and testing mechanisms for safe automation deployments HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Collaborate with network SMEs to automate LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and security operations Ensure SLA adherence and support a global follow-the-sun model Network Security L3 | Word Mentor L2 engineers and provide technical leadership in automation practices

Skill Requirements

Core Technical Skills Automation & Development Python / Go / Node.js scripting Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation tools REST APIs, JSON/YAML integrations CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) We are loo...CI/CD, Res | Viva Engage Network Automation Platforms i Tential or equivalent orchestration platforms HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Cisco ecosystem tools (v Manage, FMC, ISE, Meraki, etc.) RE: Demand...vices, INC | Outlook Networking Fundamentals Strong expertise in LAN/WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Routing & Switching Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Network security: Firewalls, VPNs, Load balancing Urgent : R...alore Only | Outlook Tools & Ecosystem Service Now (Incident / Change / Problem automation) HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Monitoring & observability tools (Splunk, Thousand Eyes, etc.) HCL_Tools_Lead_L3 | Word Source control and code review tools Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Computer Science 8+ years experience in enterprise network environments Network Security L3 | Word Hands-on experience in automation-driven network operations Certifications preferred: CCNP / CCIE Automation / DevOps certifications Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Automation-first mindset Ability to work in global, SLA-driven environments Network Security L3 | Word Stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration Mentorship and technical leadership Good to Have Cloud networking (AWS / Azure) SDN / Intent-based networking exposure AI/ML-driven automation exposure (optional) Outcome Expectations Reduction in manual network tasks Faster incident resolution through automation Improved compliance and audit readiness Increased network reliability and scalability

Other Requirements

Core Technical Skills Automation & Development Python / Go / Node.js scripting Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation tools REST APIs, JSON/YAML integrations CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) We are loo...CI/CD, Res | Viva Engage Network Automation Platforms i Tential or equivalent orchestration platforms HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Cisco ecosystem tools (v Manage, FMC, ISE, Meraki, etc.) RE: Demand...vices, INC | Outlook Networking Fundamentals Strong expertise in LAN/WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Routing & Switching Immediate...Level 3) | Viva Engage Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Network security: Firewalls, VPNs, Load balancing Urgent : R...alore Only | Outlook Tools & Ecosystem Service Now (Incident / Change / Problem automation) HCL_Automa...r_i Tential | Word Monitoring & observability tools (Splunk, Thousand Eyes, etc.) HCL_Tools_Lead_L3 | Word Source control and code review tools Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Computer Science 8+ years experience in enterprise network environments Network Security L3 | Word Hands-on experience in automation-driven network operations Certifications preferred: CCNP / CCIE Automation / DevOps certifications Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Automation-first mindset Ability to work in global, SLA-driven environments Network Security L3 | Word Stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration Mentorship and technical leadership Good to Have Cloud networking (AWS / Azure) SDN / Intent-based networking exposure AI/ML-driven automation exposure (optional) Outcome Expectations Reduction in manual network tasks Faster incident resolution through automation Improved compliance and audit readiness Increased network reliability and scalability