Automation EngineerHybrid

Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 2 Year contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Accelerate Global Network Engineering journey to Infrastructure As A Service. Working closely to develop new API, Messaging Services, defining and implementing branch development techniques, leveraging AIOps, and AI Agents in conjunction with Neo’s org. The goal would be to inspire the rest of the organization, globally by development of new services, reusable APIs, and provide documentation and training.

A software engineer specializing in Python and network automation for Cisco and Palo Alto devices requiring a strong foundation in programming, scripting, and network fundamentals. They need to be proficient in Python, understanding its syntax, data structures, and libraries for network automation like NAPALM. Additionally, knowledge of network protocols, and automation frameworks is crucial.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Python Proficiency: Python is the dominant language for network automation, so a solid understanding of its syntax, data types, and libraries is essential. This includes object-oriented programming concepts, function creation, and handling data structures.

• Networking Knowledge: A deep understanding of network fundamentals is necessary, including routing, switching, TCP/IP, and security protocols.

• Cisco Device Expertise: Familiarity with Cisco devices, including their configurations, APIs, and troubleshooting methods, is crucial.

• Scripting and Automation: The ability to write scripts for automating tasks like configuration management, device provisioning, and network analysis is key.

• APIs and Data Models: Working with Cisco's APIs (e.g., NETCONF, RESTCONF, XML, JSON) and data models (YANG, MIT) is essential for automating device management.

• DevOps Tools: Experience with tools like Postman (for API testing), IDEs (Notepad++, Sublime, PyCharm), and lint tools is beneficial for efficient script development.

• Additional Useful Skills: Experience with version control (e.g., Git), cloud computing, and scripting languages like Bash or PowerShell can also be valuable.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree anda minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience