Network Administrator - GitOps

MetTel is a recognized 4x Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services. We are a communication solutions provider providing managed services across various mediums and systems such as cloud, network connectivity, intelligence, security, and mobility.

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate about automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) experienced Network Administrator - GitOps to join our team! In this role, you will leverage GitOps principles and tools like GitLab, Argo, Crossplane, container repositories, and Helm to manage and deploy network functions and configurations to ensure a reliable, secure, and automated network environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage network infrastructure using GitOps methodologies with GitLab.
• Write and maintain network configuration files using IaC tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Pulumi, leveraging Crossplane for unified infrastructure management across MetTel assets in data centres and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate network configurations into GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Utilize private container repositories to store and manage containerized network function (CNF) images.
• Deploy and manage CNFs using Helm charts within Kubernetes clusters.
• Monitor network health and performance using GitOps-friendly monitoring tools including Grafana, Prometheus, NetBrain and Intermapper
• Troubleshoot network issues and identify root causes.
• Implement security best practices in network configurations, Git repositories, container images, and Helm charts for automated network function deployments.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging network technologies, GitOps tools, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes common body of knowledge.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Network Administrator.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise networking principles.
• Strong understanding of cellular networking principles.
• Experience with network automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Pulumi (preferred).
• Demonstrable working familiarity with Git version control is required.
• Working knowledge of operational and security GitOps principles and practices is required.
• Direct experience with CI/CD pipelines in a Network Function context is preferred.
• Proven working experience with container technologies (Docker, container registries, kubernetes) is required.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals is required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Experience with SD-WAN networking (VeloCloud, Versa, Prisma).
• Experience with network security tools and methodologies.
• Experience with mobile core VNFs (MME, SGW, HSS, PCRF, PGW)
• Experience with IMS core VNFs (PCSCF, ICSCF, SCSCF, SLF)
• Experience with cloud-native network architectures and containerization technologies (Docker, CNI, Kubernetes).
• Experience with network security principles and best practices.

Join our team and help us shape the future of our Enterprise wireless networking using GitOps and containerized network functions!

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 MetTel | Business Telecom Voice, Network & Mobility Services 

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