Position Overview (Job Summary): The AI & Automation Engineer will modernize and automate enterprise network operations using network automation, AI/AIOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and self-healing technologies. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Aruba network infrastructure, Palo Alto security, Python/Ansible/Terraform automation, APIs, network observability, and AI-powered network operations across large global environments. Primary

Skills:
• Aruba CX Switching
• Aruba Wireless
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass / CPPM
• Palo Alto NGFW
• Palo Alto Panorama
• Routing & Switching
• TCP/IP
• BGP / OSPF
• Network Automation
• Python
• Ansible
• Terraform
• REST APIs
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Network Security
• Network AIOps Secondary

Skills:
• PowerShell
• Git / GitOps
• JSON / YAML
• SD-WAN
• VXLAN
• QoS
• DNS / DHCP
• Global WAN
• GlobalProtect
• NAC / Zero Trust
• Micro-segmentation
• SASE
• ServiceNow / CMDB integration
• Azure Networking
• Hybrid Network Architecture
• Microsoft Copilot / Copilot Studio
• AI Agents / Generative AI
• Machine Learning basics
• Power BI / Data Analytics
• Network monitoring & observability

Experience:
• 5+ years of enterprise Network Engineering experience
• Experience in large/global network environments
• Hands-on experience with Aruba networking solutions
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto security platforms
• Experience in network automation and scripting




• Experience integrating network infrastructure/platforms through REST APIs
• Experience automating configuration, provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and remediation activities Role and

Responsibilities:
A.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop automation solutions for enterprise network infrastructure.
• Automate network configuration, provisioning, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Build automation frameworks for:
• Aruba CX Switches
• Aruba Wireless
• Aruba ClearPass
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Global WAN environments
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for network environments.
• Build automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, REST APIs, and GitOps.
• Design and automate Palo Alto firewall policies, rule validation, security compliance, and security workflows.
• Implement automation for Panorama, NGFW, GlobalProtect, URL Filtering, DNS Security, and Threat Prevention.
• Develop AI/AIOps-based network troubleshooting and operational workflows.
• Implement anomaly detection, proactive alerting, and predictive analytics.
• Build automated monitoring and observability across Aruba Central, Palo Alto Panorama, SIEM, and infrastructure monitoring systems.




• Develop self-healing network capabilities to automatically detect and remediate network faults.
• Integrate network platforms with ServiceNow, CMDB, monitoring, security, asset management, and AI platforms. B. Additional Responsibilities
• Build self-service capabilities for common network requests.
• Develop AI agents and Copilot solutions for network operations.
• Support NOC teams through intelligent troubleshooting and automation.
• Implement predictive analytics for capacity, bandwidth, hardware lifecycle, and operational risks.
• Automate network health dashboards and SLA/KPI reporting.
• Automate configuration drift detection and compliance reporting.
• Automate port and wireless issue remediation.
• Automate certificate renewal and configuration backup validation.
• Improve network availability and reduce MTTR through automated remediation.
• Support Zero Trust, NAC, network segmentation, and micro-segmentation initiatives.
• Drive standardization and governance of network automation.
• Reduce repetitive/manual network administration activities. Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in:
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Related discipline Certifications: Aruba:
• Aruba Certified Mobility Skilled
• Aruba Certified Design Professional
• Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional Palo Alto:
• PCNSA
• PCNSE Microsoft:
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Azure Administrator Associate Automation:
• Red Hat Ansible certification
• Terraform Associate

📌 AI & Automation Engineer – Network Infrastructure (Aruba & Palo Alto) (Noida)
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