As a Staff Platform Engineer – Network Automation Team, you will be focused on Network centric Automation and Systems, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing and implementing custom software driven automation solutions for integrating and managing network elements such as Firewalls, Switches and other Network Assets. You will collaborate closely with our Network Engineering and Security teams to create robust, scalable and secure automation tools that streamline our Network Assets data and processes, helping to enhance our network security posture.
Essential skills:
You are an experienced Software Engineer, whose career has been focused on automation, network security and DevSecOps practices. A summary of highly regarded skills for success in this role include:
- 15+ years of experience in network engineering and 2+ years working in a DevOps environment.
- Network configuration, automation, workflow and task simplification tools (ie. Apache Airflow, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipeline, Python, YANG, JSON) knowledge
- Scripting languages for cloud technologies and serverless deployments (ie Python, Bash, PowerShell) are essential
- Advanced level knowledge of at least 1 programming language (Python, Java, Javascript/Typescript)
- Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- API development and integration expertise
- Container and virtualisation technologies such as Docker, Podman
- Orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
- Knowledge of network fundamentals – switching, routing and firewalls
- Clear and effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Roles & responsibilities:
You will be expected to perform the following tasks and responsibilities in a manner consistent with CBA’s Values and People Capabilities.
- Architect and develop automation tools and platforms for network assets management.
- Engage with and provide consultative assistance to engineering stakeholders, including network engineers to requirement gather and understand solution requirements.
- Integrate API-based solutions for efficient automation, configuration and monitoring.
- Ensure appropriate documentation throughout the end-to-end delivery.
- Ensure automation tools comply with security standards and best practices.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying automation solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation tools and network security configurations.
- Document processes, configurations, and workflows related to network automation.
Desirable:
- Advanced Software Engineering skills and proven industry experience are a must.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications (preferred):
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA),
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar
- DevOps certifications (e.g. AWS DevOps Engineer).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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