Lead Consultant - Network Automation

Job Title: Lead Consultant - Network Automation

Career Level : E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to redefine the industry and change lives? We are on the hunt for a Lead Consultant in Network Automation who will be pivotal in developing IT network infrastructure automation solutions that exceed business performance expectations. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo; it's about owning the entire product lifecycle from evaluation to retirement. You'll design, develop, and deliver ground breaking automation platforms and CI/CD pipelines that support deployment automation and enhance network reliability and operations. Collaborate with multi-functional teams and service providers to foster a positive work environment that drives efficiencies and innovation. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

Your main objective will be to develop and manage the Network Analytics & Automation consulting practice. You'll be responsible for resource skill development, project delivery, financials, and quality delivery of proposed solutions. You'll also be accountable for delivering on the Network Analytics & Automation strategy, discovering the current state of AZ's network infrastructure, and developing TCO/ROI analysis and funding requirements. Your role will involve architecting next-generation deployment architecture, designing automation solutions, promoting Infrastructure as Code principles, and optimizing network performance. You'll also provide insights into reports, dashboards, alerts, and alarms while ensuring security compliance and auditing.

Essential Skills/Experience

• DevNet Professional/Associate or equivalent certification with Minimum 10 years of relevant experience developing software in a large enterprise IT environment (preferably network services)

• 10+ years of hands-on Analytics and Data Driven Enterprise Application development, preferable in network domain.

• TOGAF or equivalent and ITIL certifications are added advantage.

• Proficiency in programming in Ansible or Python and willingness to learn and adopt new languages as necessary.

• Experience in building AI-Ops framework maximising existing tool set like Itential, NetBrain, etc.

• Understands WAN, switch, router configurations and software defined networks in general.

• Understanding of system protocols, how systems operate and data and traffic flows.

• Up to date on current and emerging technology tools and their benefits

• Ability to independently develop a full software stack, understand the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete software and automation.

• Good sense of user interaction and usability design to provide an intuitive, seamless end user experience.

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work with domain experts to extract critical business concepts.

• Ability to work and potentially lead in an Agile methodology environment.

• Confident presenter who likes to get in front of collaborators or any audience to espouse their and the company’s technology vision and the merits of products and services.

• Demonstrated working experience of matrix and multicultural teams over several continents.

• Experience of formulating and implementing successful strategic plans in alignment with our security and sustainability strategy.

• Experience working with Senior IT leadership in a strategic context.

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.

• Significant experience working with vendors, professional services, and providers.

• Agile Enterprise mentality.

• Understanding of network patterns and approaches

• Bring Automation first approach.

• Candidate with large enterprise working experience is an added advantage.

• Alignment with AZ Values and Behaviour’s

• Self-starter who continuously develops new skills and proactively leads own career and development.

• Excellent influencing, networking, and collaborative working skills

• HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs

• Experience in data format (XML, JSON, and YAML)

• Model driven programmability (YANG, RESTCONF, and NETCONF)

Desirable Skills/Experience

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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower our teams to perform at their peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. Here, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment that encourages lifelong learning.

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