IT & Systems Engineer (Network Automation) at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

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• Gather system user requirements and translate them into robust system architecture and software design specifications for automation and integration solutions • Design, develop, and implement scalable software and automation solutions for configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting across enterprise systems and integrations, applying sound system design and architecture practices (network environments, including NNIs, are a key application area) • Architect and build monitoring and analytics capabilities into automation solutions to enhance system performance, scalability, proactive management, fault detection, and reporting • Develop and maintain well-architected automation scripts, services, and workflows using tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs to streamline operations across systems • Design and implement integrations between automation platforms and B/OSS systems, applying strong system architecture practices to ensure seamless interoperability with existing systems • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns to enhance automation capabilities and recommend innovative solutions for improving systems and operations • Develop and maintain documentation, including system architecture and design diagrams, automation processes, integration workflows, and technical guidelines • Own the full software development lifecycle for automation and systems engineering projects, including requirements analysis, system design and architecture, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance • Provide support and troubleshooting for automated systems and processes, collaborating with operations teams to resolve issues • Ensure business data completeness, consistency, and integrity, managing master and transactional data effectively • Ensure business continuity through proper and regular backups of system and user data • Identify opportunities and champion business process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual workloads • Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and sound architectural best practices in all systems and automation solutions • Assist other departments and lead projects, providing reports as requested by the IT Development Manager • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized university