Network Automation Engineer Specialist (telecoms/network) Hybrid working (2-3 days in customer office in London) - working between Reading and London Permanent - 12-month fix term contractAbout the Role: We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated Network Automation Engineer Specialist with hands-on experience in Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python Scripting. The ideal candidate will have experience automating network devices (Routers, Firewalls, Servers), strong CI/CD skills with GitLab, and familiarity with Red Hat OS, OpenShift, and automation frameworks. Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, OpenShift API Management) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) is highly desirable. This role will drive network automation, infrastructure-as-code deployments, and platform integrations.Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain network automation using Itential IAP, Cisco NSO, and Python.Manage workflows, integrations, APIs, and multi-vendor network devices.Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.Deploy and manage automation microservices on Red Hat OpenShift.Work with Python, YAML, XML, JavaScript, and Jinja for automation tasks.Integrate with HashiCorp Vault for secure secrets management.Implement and manage API Management solutions and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).Collaborate with DevOps, NetOps, and Security teams.Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows and platform performance.Ensure adherence to security best practices and regulatio