Sr. Network Automation Engineer

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Automation Engineer to join our Network Engineering and Design team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cisco network configurations and a passion for network automation. This individual will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated solutions for network configurations, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce manual tasks. The Sr. Network Automation Engineer will also be responsible for developing strategies and best practices around network automation, scripting configuration code changes to ensure our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and adaptable to evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, configure, and manage Cisco networks, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve scripts and tools to automate network configuration and management tasks.
• Lead the strategy development for network automation initiatives, aligning with business goals and technology trends.
• Collaborate with Distinguished network Engineers, Network Engineers, and operations teams to define automation requirements and implement solutions.
• Serve as a L3 escalation Engineer to assist in Troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Assist in the development of automated remediation strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools for enhancing network automation capabilities.
• Ensure all network automation activities are compliant with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in network automation.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends in network automation and cloud network integration.

Required Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in configuring and managing Cisco network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.). 7+ year of experience with scripting skills with Python, Ansible, or other relevant languages and tools for automating network tasks.
• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and manage network automation solutions in large-scale environments.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols such as, BGP, MPLS, EIGRP, and SDWAN.
• 7+ years of experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds, NetBrain, etc.).
• 3+ year of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives around network automation to drive operational efficiencies.
• 7+ years of experience with problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or DevNet Expert.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, VMware, etc.). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $284,280.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ('PTO') or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/09/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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