Network Analyst - Automation Specialist

• Automated Firmware Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute end-to-end network patching and upgrades across campus and data center switch fabrics using Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Nexus Dashboard
• Vulnerability Management & Compliance: Continuously audit infrastructure against PSIRTs and CVEs, mapping them to automated remediation tracks within management controllers
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Deployment: Develop and maintain automated patching playbooks and infrastructure templates using Python, Ansible, or Terraform integrated with Cisco APIs
• Proactive Network Analytics & Health Checks: Configure pre- and post-patching validation scripts using Nexus Dashboard Insights and Catalyst Assurance to guarantee zero telemetry or routing state loss during maintenance windows
• Change Window Orchestration: Deploy scheduled upgrades through automated orchestration engines, executing zero-touch or minimal-downtime micro-patching sequences to preserve business continuity
• Policy and Fabric Governance: Leverage Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) to manage configuration compliance, fabric health, and centralized policy enforcement across software-defined data center environments
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Modernization: Document, standardize, and transition traditional manual CLI network upgrade procedures into fully automated CI/CD-style pipelines
• Continuous Innovation & Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional NetDevOps and Cyber Security teams to align network automation with enterprise security mandates

• 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise-scale networking, with a strong focus on software-defined architectures and automated lifecycle management
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) and Cisco Nexus Dashboard (including NDFC and Insights)
• Scripting proficiency in Python (REST APIs, JSON, YAML) alongside network automation tools (Ansible / Terraform)
• Deep architectural knowledge of enterprise networking primitives (BGP, OSPF, VxLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI, and campus segmentation)

CCNP Enterprise/Data Center or Cisco Certified DevNet Associate/Professional

• 100% Remote Flexibility: Work from the comfort of your home anywhere in Canada
• Consistent Hours: Enjoy a stable 36.25-hour work week