Senior Network Engineer – AI & Automation

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

. Lead the shift toward automated, self-healing network operations using AI and modern tooling .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $94,640 - $169,520 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network automation, AI-driven tools, and orchestration, with a strong focus on integrating systems and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead automation projects from concept to production while ensuring security and compliance.

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Network Automation InitiativesPython ProgrammingAnsible AutomationAI/ML Application in Network OperationsCisco Routing/Switching Expertise

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Hard Skills

Network AutomationPythonAnsibleAI/ML ConceptsCisco RoutingInfrastructure DesignSystems AnalysisSecurity ManagementIntegration with ITSM PlatformsScripting

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceVendor ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowCisco Catalyst CenterThousandEyesStatSeekerGraph APIPower Automate

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure OperationsNetwork OperationsAutomation WorkflowsChange Control PolicyPredictive Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleITSMPythonServiceNowSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the shift toward automated, self-healing network operations using AI and modern tooling
Design and build Ansible/AAP automation workflows for configuration, deployment, and remediation
Identify manual, repetitive network operations tasks and eliminate them through scripting and orchestration
Evaluate and pilot AI-driven tools for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and intelligent alerting
Build integrations across monitoring platforms and network infrastructure to connect detection with action
Contribute to the team’s AI fluency initiative and help engineers develop automation skills
Partner with architecture and security teams to ensure automation is safe, auditable, and aligned with change control policy
Own high-visibility automation projects from proof of concept through production rollout
Monitor emerging network AI/ML tooling and provide recommendations
Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institution goals
Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field of study required
Four (4) years of IT experience with experience in infrastructure operations and engineering environments
Experience in infrastructure design, systems analysis, and security management
Some experience working with commercial models around infrastructure capacity procurement
Experience in customer service and vendor management
Some experience in business stakeholder engagement and management
Demonstrated ownership of network automation initiatives preferred
Track record of taking automation projects beyond scripting preferred
Strong Python skills and experience with Ansible or similar orchestration tools preferred
Practical experience applying AI/ML concepts to network operations preferred
Deep understanding of Cisco routing/switching across Catalyst, Nexus, and NDFC environments preferred
Experience integrating network systems with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow preferred
Ability to translate manual processes into automated solutions while maintaining reliability and security preferred
Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, ThousandEyes, or StatSeeker preferred
Familiarity with Graph API, Power Automate, or similar low-code automation platforms preferred
Prior experience building or fine-tuning LLM-based tools for IT operations preferred
CCNP or equivalent certification preferred
Remote work limited to approved U.S. locations; California residents are not eligible for remote work unless willing to relocate to an approved location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work eligibility
Travel to Memphis for interview and/or orientation if selected
One week of on-site work in Memphis per quarter, or as requested based on business needs
Exceptional benefits (details not specified)