Cisco NSO Engineer

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will build network automation capabilities for a large-scale cloud transformation focused on a Cloud Management Platform and Software-Defined Data Center. You will deploy Cisco NSO, develop reusable automation services, and connect network, security, virtualization, and load-balancing platforms to enable reliable end-to-end infrastructure orchestration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Install, configure, and support Cisco NSO in a highly available enterprise environment.

- Develop NSO service packages, workflows, and reusable automation use cases for infrastructure provisioning.

- Integrate Cisco NSO with a Red Hat-based Cloud Management Platform and third-party enterprise systems.

- Automate the provisioning and configuration of network, security, virtualization, and load-balancing services.

- Build and maintain integrations with Cisco ACI, VMware vCenter, Cisco FMC, F5 BIG-IP, and core network infrastructure.

- Apply YANG models, Python, REST APIs, NETCONF, and RESTCONF to create scalable automation solutions.

- Test and troubleshoot automation workflows, integrations, and platform configurations to ensure reliable operation.

- Produce technical documentation and deliver knowledge transfer to engineering and operations teams.

REQUIREMENTS

- 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing Cisco NSO and delivering network automation solutions.

- Advanced proficiency in Cisco NSO administration, service package development, Python scripting, and YANG data modeling.

- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and network automation frameworks.

- Practical experience integrating network, security, virtualization, and infrastructure management platforms.

- Working knowledge of Cisco ACI, including APIC or NDO, VMware vCenter, Cisco FMC, and F5 BIG-IP.

- Solid understanding of routing, switching, VLANs, VRFs, ACLs, NAT, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center services.

- Experience using Git and version control within collaborative engineering workflows.

- Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, cloud management platforms, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, or DevOps practices.

- Cisco DevNet, CCNP, Cisco NSO, or a comparable certification as an advantage.