DDI Automation Engineer (Network)

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day.When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

We're looking for a DDI Automation Engineer to join our ever-evolving Network Tooling team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

About the team

• You would be working with a company where you will be managing and maintaining Linux servers and containers at scale and working on assisting with the development and architecture of automation platforms such as Ansible Automation Platform and working with RedHat tools. If you are someone who has a strong understanding of Linux and experience with architecting, implementing, and deploying Linux and AAP or Ansible Tower platforms and similar systems all while looking for the chance to learn and grow in your career development, this could be the place

What you'll own

• You will define, construct, support, and provide training for systems and platforms used by network engineering and network automation teams.
• You will be a team player within the network tooling team providing guidance and coding knowledge to other members.
• You will review acceptance criteria to identify areas of risk and/or missing requirements in version control platforms.
• You will work closely with internal stakeholders to add features and updates to the systems and platforms we maintain as requested.
• Assisting in systems troubleshooting and issue resolution as required.
• Participating in on-going training opportunities for skills enhancement.
• Other related duties assigned as needed

What you bring

• In depth knowledge of both Debian and RedHat based Linux operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of Git, Python, Ansible and/or terraform.
• In depth knowledge of automation frameworks - including but not limited to automated testing, orchestration workflows, schema modification and coding.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-a-code principles
• Strong knowledge of web protocols and a good knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture
• Advanced Knowledge/Experience with CI/CD (automated testing, version control)
• Analysis, design, development, unit testing, and technical documentation of new and existing software modules or features
• In depth knowledge and experience of Service Now workflow and catalogue item development
• Knowledge of network technologies, i.e., routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, VPN, SDWAN with (preferably) a product engineering background
• Knowledge of deployment methodologies for multi-tier applications
• Knowledge of basic IT technologies, i.e., operating systems, network devices, software development and architecture
• Knowledge of data network architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills
• Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
• Experience developing playbooks, roles, and modules in Ansible
• Experience working with hypervisors and containers
• Experience in the implementation of Enterprise Infoblox DDI solutions with a focus on mission-critical, customer-facing applications and services
• Extensive and recent experience of DNS in a large enterprise (Configuration and Management)
• In-depth knowledge of DNS, NTP, IPAM, BIND, and DHCP
• Technical knowledge in networking (Cisco and non-Cisco) with an emphasis on software-defined networks (SDN) and leveraging spine & leaf designs, load balancing, firewalls, security design (intrusion detection and prevention), DNS, NTP, Network Tools & Management
• Technical knowledge common routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPN, etc. across a global distributed network

Added bonus if you have:

• Previous experience working with scalability of servers
• Experience architecting Ansible Automation Platform or Ansible Tower
• Able to provide strategic guidance and ensure best practices
• Ansible Automation experience
• Open-Source services and platforms
• Bash or Python Scripting
• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Experience of creating and managing GitHub Actions pipelines / GitOps
• Hands-on experience with the datacenter fabric platforms (Cisco, Arista, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Client/Aruba etc.)

What makes a Worldpayer

What makes a Worldpayer? It's simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We're dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we're determined, always staying open - winning and failing as one.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

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EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.