Network Automation Engineer (NetDevOps)

📣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.

At Extia, we follow a very simple yet effective philosophy: "First who, then what!" So let’s do it together!?

⚡ First, Who

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.

⚡ Then What

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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).
• Manage Git repositories with strict branching strategies, automate secure backups/failovers, and generate automated topology diagrams and dashboards.

Key Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

💙 Why join Extia?

At Extia, we firmly believe in our motto: “First Who, Then What.” The person comes first, the project comes second.

💼 We 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.

✨ 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.

🤝 Triple Follow-up: 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.

🎉 Events, Afterworks, and Active Community: Team buildings, solidarity actions, meetups, internal celebrations… we love sharing moments beyond work!

📩 Interested, or know someone who would be a great fit? Let's get in touch!