Network Automation Engineer (NetDevOps)

ppDo you want to join a company that places people at the heart of its concerns? We are waiting for you at Extia! /ppSince 2007, Extia, an IT consulting firm, has been offering a unique approach in its field, combining well-being at work and performance . A successful model: more than 3000 Extians working in 20 agencies in France and abroad, 3rd Great Place To Work® in France. /ppAt Extia, we follow a very simple yet effective philosophy: "First who, then what!" So let’s do it together!? /ppYou are results-oriented with strong analytical skills, an excellent communicator, and thrive in cross-functional teams. You are a fluent English speaker, available to work in Milan. /ph3Then What /h3pWe are looking for a bSenior Network Automation Engineer /b. In this role, you will define and drive the core automation strategy, converting traditional infrastructure into a scalable, automated Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) ecosystem across a multi-vendor network and security environment. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliDefine coding standards and maintain bAnsible /b infrastructure (playbooks, roles, plugins) using bNetbox /b as the Source of Truth. /liliDesign automated workflows for multi-vendor environments (bCisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet /b) while coordinating network and security teams. /liliAutomate device onboarding (switches, firewalls, APs) and implement bGitLab /b pipelines for network changes and automated testing. /liliDevelop real-time validation scripts (BGP, interface status) and automate Juniper data center fabrics (bVXLAN-EVPN /b architecture). /liliManage Git repositories with strict branching strategies, automate secure backups/failovers, and generate automated topology diagrams and dashboards. /li /ulh3Key Requirements /h3ulliProficiency in bPython /b (networking libraries: Netmiko, NAPALM, PyEZ, Nornir), Bash/Shell scripting, YAML/JSON, Ansible, and Jinja2 templating. /liliAdvanced experience with Ansible, Git version control, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). /liliNetconf, Restconf, gNMI, gNOI, and Vendor-specific REST APIs. /liliStrong experience in Linux system administration (bRed Hat Linux /b), including shell scripting, system configuration, performance tuning, and network tool integration. /li /ulh3Nice to Have: /h3ulliKnowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols, overlay/underlay technologies (VXLAN-EVPN), SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, and streaming telemetry. /liliGrafana, Kibana, Coralogix, Prometheus, PowerBI, JIRA, Netbrain, LogicMonitor, Infoblox. /li /ulh3Why join Extia? /h3ulliAt Extia, we firmly believe in our motto: b“First Who, Then What.” /b The person comes first, the project comes second. /liliWe match your workflow: Whether you are looking for long-term stability or independent consulting, we’ve got you covered. We offer Permanent Contracts (CCNL Commercio) with a RAL between €45k - €52k, as well as Freelance / Partita IVA arrangements with a daily rate aligned with your experience. /liliReal Flexibility: A model adapted to your project and your work-life balance. /liliPersonalized Training Plan: We design your professional evolution roadmap together with you. /liliTriple Follow-up: A Business Manager, an Administrative Manager, and an HR contact always by your side. /liliCompetitive Benefits Package: Health Insurance + Meal Vouchers + Transit/Transport support. /liliInternational Environment: More than 3,000 employees across Europe and Canada. /liliGreat Place to Work: A culture based on proximity, transparency, and genuine support. /liliEvents, Afterworks, and Active Community: Team buildings, solidarity actions, meetups, internal celebrations… we love sharing moments beyond work! /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr