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 Git Lab 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, Git Lab CI, Git Hub 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, Net Flow/sFlow, and streaming telemetry.
- Grafana, Kibana, Coralogix, Prometheus, PowerBI, JIRA, Netbrain, Logic Monitor, 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!
📌 Network Automation Engineer (NetDevOps) (Italia)
🏢 Extia
📍 Italia