Network Automation Engineer

As a result of a secured engagement with one of our National Security partners, Helix requires a Network Automation Engineer to join us.

We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer with proven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for national security customers.


Network Automation Engineer key responsibilities:

• Design and implement software components as part of an Infrastructure-as-Code project.
• Assist infrastructure engineers to integrate multiple third-party infrastructure products to produce a software defined data centre.
• Participate in complex architectural design & implementation planning sessions.
• Participate in code reviews and action test plans.
• Create and maintain informative software, system, and process documentation.
• Assist in the creation of detailed technical documentation.
• Integrate software components using a CI/CD toolchain.
• Use a test-driven development approach to software production.
• Actively participate in continuous process measurement, review, and improvement.
• Assist project members with the investigation and resolution of complex development problems.

Network Automation Engineer essential experience & capability:

• CCNA and or CCNP qualifications
• Proficiency in Python for automating network tasks and developing scripts.
• Proven experience in network automation, including strong hands-on knowledge of Ansible and writing custom Ansible Modules and Collections.
• Solid understanding of fundamental networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, dynamic routing protocols, firewalls, etc.), across multiple vendors.
• Experience in managing, designing and configuring large networks.
• Familiarity with Network Monitoring Systems.
• Ability to handle debugging and performance analysis.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, such as those required to generate and document complex test plans.
• Experience with test driven development, CI/CD pipelines (particularly Gitlab) and code review.
• Exposure to software defined infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to learn and be across the latest in networking technologies
• Ability to solve complex technical problems.
• NV2 with the ability to pass additional security assessments.

Network Automation Engineer desirable experience:

• Working in Agile teams.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Full Stack development experience.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Experience in Government Secure Environments.
• Working with network monitoring and security monitoring platforms.
• Working in a project environment – below the line.

Desirable Qualities

• Proven ability to work to a project schedule and achieve successful client-focused outcomes.
• Strong communication abilities and able to communicate with clients autonomously.
• Security-first mindset.
• Positive attitude towards change, continuous improvement and incrementally helping others.
• Excellent written skills in English.
• Desire to continue their own learning journey.

Helix is a specialist in the national security consulting and talent provision space, we are passionate about what we do and how our work positively impacts Australians.

If you are mission-focussed and would like to make a difference during your next assignment, get in touch with us to hear about what we have coming up at hello@helixservices.com.au