Network Automation Engineer
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Extia in Milano
Do you want to join a company that places people at the heart of its concerns? We are waiting for you at Extia! Since 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. So let’s do it together!? ⚡ You 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. ⚡ We are looking for a Senior Network Automation Engineer .
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. Define coding standards and maintain Ansible infrastructure (playbooks, roles, plugins) using Netbox as the Source of Truth. Design automated workflows for multi-vendor environments ( Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet ) while coordinating network and security teams.
Automate device onboarding (switches, firewalls, APs) and implement GitLab pipelines for network changes and automated testing. Develop real-time validation scripts (BGP, interface status) and automate Juniper data center fabrics ( VXLAN-EVPN architecture).
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Git repositories with strict branching strategies, automate secure backups/failovers, and generate automated topology diagrams and dashboards.
Proficiency in Python (networking libraries: Netmiko, NAPALM, PyEZ, Nornir), Bash/Shell scripting, YAML/JSON, Ansible, and Jinja2 templating. Advanced experience with Ansible, Git version control, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
Netconf, Restconf, gNMI, gNOI, and Vendor-specific REST APIs. Strong experience in Linux system administration ( Red Hat Linux ), including shell scripting, system configuration, performance tuning, and network tool integration. Knowledge of Layer 2⁄3 protocols, overlay/underlay technologies (VXLAN-EVPN), SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, and streaming telemetry.
Grafana, Kibana, Coralogix, Prometheus, PowerBI, JIRA, Netbrain, LogicMonitor, Infoblox. The person comes first, the project comes second. 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. ✨ Real Flexibility: A model adapted to your project and your work-life balance.
Personalized Training Plan: We design your professional evolution roadmap together with you. A Business Manager, an Administrative Manager, and an HR contact always by your side.
Competitive Benefits Package: Health Insurance + Meal Vouchers + Transit/Transport support.
International Environment: More than 3,000 employees across Europe and Canada.
Great Place to Work: A culture based on proximity, transparency, and genuine support.