Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Network Engineer – Network AI Automation & Full Stack Infrastructure to join our Network Engineering team and help evolve our global enterprise network. This role is ideal for a strong mid-level engineer with a minimum of 6 years of enterprise global network engineering experience, deep networking expertise, and hands-on automation experience.
You will support and engineer enterprise infrastructure across routing, switching, firewalls, SASE, cloud networking, Global WAN, wireless, and proxy services, and be capable of troubleshooting and triaging issues across the full network stack.
Technologies in this environment include Palo Alto Networks, Cisco/Meraki networking, Aviatrix cloud networking, Megaport connectivity, and observability platforms such as Sumo Logic.
This role will also participate in the AI & Automation Network Committee, helping advance initiatives focused on AI-driven observability, automated workflows, GenAI, Agentic AI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to modernize network operations and improve operational visibility.
Example Problems You’ll Solve
Automating firewall policy validation and deployment using Terraform or Ansible (30%)
Improving network observability and incident detection using telemetry and log analytics (20%)
Designing secure hybrid cloud connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments
Building Python-based automation workflows for configuration validation and compliance
Optimizing global WAN routing and connectivity
Developing AI-assisted operational workflows to accelerate root cause analysis and troubleshooting
How You Make An Impact (Job Accountabilities)
Engineer and support global enterprise network infrastructure across routing, switching, firewalls, SASE, WAN/SD-WAN, wireless, and proxy services (50%)
Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple infrastructure layers
Support hybrid cloud networking architectures across Azure, AWS, or GCP
Manage and optimize next-generation firewall policies using platforms such as Palo Alto Networks
Support Cisco and Meraki switching and wireless infrastructure
Design and maintain global WAN connectivity, including high-performance cloud connectivity such as Megaport
Support cloud networking solutions leveraging platforms such as Aviatrix
Implement network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to improve operational efficiency
Leverage observability platforms such as Sumo Logic to improve monitoring and visibility
Contribute to AI-driven network operations and automation initiatives
Partner with Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure teams on modern network architecture
Core Network Domains
This role operates as a full-stack network engineer responsible for multiple layers of the enterprise network stack:
Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, HA designs
Network Security: Next-generation firewalls and segmentation (Palo Alto)
Cloud Networking: Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Global WAN & Connectivity: SD-WAN, high-performance connectivity including Megaport
Wireless & Campus Networking: Enterprise switching and wireless infrastructure (Cisco / Meraki)
SASE & Secure Access: Secure connectivity for distributed users and branch locations
Observability & Monitoring: Telemetry and analytics using platforms such as Sumo Logic
Network Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and workflow automation
Tools & Technologies
Network Platforms
Palo Alto Networks
Cisco / Meraki
Aviatrix
Megaport
SASE architectures
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Python
Ansible
Terraform
Network APIs and automation frameworks
Observability & Operations
Sumo Logic or similar observability platforms
ServiceNow workflow integration and automation
Network monitoring and telemetry tools
Experience integrating automation, observability, and ITSM workflows to improve operational efficiency is highly valued.
What Success Looks Like – First 90 Days
First 30 Days
Learn the global network architecture, tools, and operational workflows
Begin supporting troubleshooting across multiple network domains
Engage with the AI & Automation Network Committee
60 Days
Contribute to complex incident resolution and root cause analysis
Identify opportunities for automation or observability improvements
90 Days
Deliver a measurable improvement such as an automation workflow, observability enhancement, or operational efficiency gain
Become a trusted contributor across network engineering initiatives
What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)
6+ years of enterprise global network engineering experience
Bacehlors Degree in Information Technology, CIS or related field or equivalent experience
Strong experience with routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
Experience with next-generation firewalls and SASE, preferably Palo Alto
Experience with Cisco or Meraki switching and wireless
Cloud networking experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience supporting global WAN or SD-WAN environments
Familiarity with Aviatrix, Megaport, and observability platforms such as Sumo Logic
Practical experience with network automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible)
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements
Remote w/up to 10% travel
| Organization | Valvoline Global Operations |
| Industry | IT / Telecom / Software Jobs |
| Occupational Category | IT Network Engineer |
| Job Location | New York,USA |
| Shift Type | Morning |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Gender | No Preference |
| Career Level | Experienced Professional |
| Experience | 6 Years |
| Posted at | 2026-06-10 6:03 pm |
| Expires on | 2026-07-25 |