Automation Expert (ServiceNow) (m/f/x)

Role: We are seeking an Automation Expert in ServiceNow with proven experience in network and firewall environments.
Details:
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months with possible prolongation
Workload: full-time
Language: English
Location: remote (EU nearshore only)
Language: English
The core of the role involves the design, implementation and operation of orchestrated workflows and business rules in ServiceNow in accordance with the Network Automation Framework (NAF), particularly for network- and firewall-related change, deployment and lifecycle processes. In parallel, NetBox is being introduced as the ‘source of truth’. NetBox manages the planned and target data, whilst the CMDB in ServiceNow manages the actual data. Technologies such as Ansible, Python, GitLab and various APIs are used as execution and integration components within this orchestration, controlling network and security systems as well as connected platforms such as NetBox, Infoblox, CMDB, DNS, CyberArk, CheckMK, etc.
Requirements:
English (fluent, both spoken and written); knowledge of German is an advantage
In-depth knowledge of ServiceNow workflow design with interfaces to various APIs (checkMK, CyberArc, Infoblox, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of creating and customising business rules in ServiceNow
In-depth knowledge of Ansible, Python and GitLab
In-depth knowledge of user-friendly UI design
Sprint-based, customer-focused and structured approach to work; team player
Strong communication skills and the ability to assert oneself
Knowledge of networks and firewalls
Tasks:
Creation and maintenance of workflows in ServiceNow, including the control of automation scripts, APIs, etc.
(e.g. system deployment via ZDP, software updates, decommissioning, configuration hardening, checking and modifying firewall rules, system audits, health checks, …)
Setting up, configuring and managing an orchestration platform in Snow, including status dashboards to assist the technicians (operators) carrying out the tasks
Extending and customising Ansible playbooks towards “Software-Defined Networks”
Integrating and controlling CI/CD processes from GitLab to ensure end-to-end, version-controlled and traceable automation.
Rollout of target configurations and execution of workflows based on the existing change management process; this applies not only technically but also in the CMDB, monitoring systems, DNS, CyberArc, etc.
Automatic generation of the necessary validation documents for the change
Documentation in accordance with FI-TS documentation guidelines, training and induction

Work arrangement
Yes