Network Automation Engineer - ClifyX, INC

Primary skills/experience

" Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols, including Spine & Leaf, VxLAN, EVPN, MPLS, LDP, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, L2 VPN, and L3VPN.

" Experience in networking operations with a strong emphasis on network automation and DevOps practices.

" Hands-on experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).

How are the primary skills/experience applied?

Explain the difference between OSPF and BGP routing protocols. Include their use cases and key characteristics.

Describe the process of troubleshooting a network issue where a specific host cannot reach the internet. Include the steps and tools you would use.

What are VLANs and how do they improve network performance and security?

Explain the concept of network segmentation and its benefits in a corporate network environment.

Understand the Difference implementation of EVPN (MPLS or VxLAN)

MPLS signaling and their implementation (LDP vs RSVP vs SR)

Automation: Describe the process of setting up a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins. Include the steps for integrating automated testing and deployment.

Explain the concept of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and discuss its benefits in a DevOps environment.

Describe the role of Python/Ansible in automating network configurations and provide an example of a common use case.

Secondary skills/experience

" Experience with firewall rules, IPSEC Tunnel, and Site-to-Site VPN configurations.

" Familiarity with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Arista), ensuring interoperability and optimal performance.

How are the secondary skills/experience applied?