Automation Engineer at FiberLight LLC – Allen, Texas

We are seeking a Network Automation Engineer to join our team and help build and operate next-generation network automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with network automation tools and frameworks, as well as a solid background in relational database systems.

Essential Job Functions

· Design, develop, and maintain network automation workflows and scripts using Python

· Implement device automation using Netmiko, NAPALM, Scrapli, and NETCONF

· Work with automation frameworks for network service orchestration

· Integrate automation solutions with relational databases for inventory, telemetry, and audit data

· Develop and maintain network device connectivity, configuration management, and provisioning for Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, and Fujitsu platforms

· Troubleshoot device automation workflows, network state, and database interactions

· Collaborate with network engineering, operations, and DevOps teams to deploy automation in production

· Proven experience with network automation frameworks: Netmiko, Napalm, Scrapli, Netconf, eNMS.io, or equivalent network automation/orchestration platforms

· Hands-on experience with network device vendors: Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, Fujitsu

· Strong Python scripting skills for automation and integration

· Experience with relational databases such as MariaDB / MySQL, SQL Server

· Familiarity with Linux-based automation environments

· Experience with version control (Git) and deployment pipelines

· Experience working with service orchestration tools and automation platforms in production

· Familiarity with network telemetry, inventory systems, and device lifecycle automation

· Knowledge of REST APIs and integrating network automation with backend services

· Experience with network architectures across IP/MPLS, optical, and transport domains

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Why Join Us

· Work on modern network automation projects using best-in-class tools

· Engage with multi-vendor transport networking platforms

· Help improve operational efficiency through automation, intent and database-driven systems

· Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, stability, and delivery excellence