Director of Network Automation

Company : ADP
Location : Roseland, NJ, 07068
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Overview
ADP is hiring a Director of Network Automation. Locations: Roseland NJ, Alpharetta GA.
The Director of Network Automation will be an experienced and forward thinking leader, leading a high-performing team of automation engineers and architects. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical expertise with strategic direction to drive our automation initiatives forward. A nice balance of hands-on work (50%) vs. leadership & strategic direction (50%).
In this role, you will collaborate across engineering, production, and operations to lead the design, development, and integration of scalable automation solutions. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring technical teams, and influencing long-term infrastructure strategy.
What you’ll do and what to expect: you’ll work with business leadership and project management to understand priorities and create automation accordingly. You will present and defend your team\'s approach to leadership. There is no typical day as you partner and work with people across the development organization to turn ideas into reality. You have 10+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers across frontend, backend, and scripting disciplines with a focus on career development, trust, and technical excellence.
- Develop and implement a forward-looking automation architecture strategy aligned with enterprise goals.
- Focus on outcomes such as speed to market, improving resiliency, and reducing operational costs.
- Guide the design and delivery of scalable automation frameworks and tools, ensuring high standards from concept to operational support.
- Drive the adoption and development of internal automation platforms used across teams (Nautobot, Vault).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development, operations, network engineering, and product teams to identify automation opportunities and reduce manual workload.
- Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and hands-on leadership while fostering continuous improvement.
- Oversee departmental planning, resource management, and technical execution of projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
- Define and monitor performance metrics for automation systems to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
- Provide clear, effective communication to stakeholders and senior leadership regarding project milestones, platform strategy, and team success.
Technical & Strategic Focus Areas
- Automation Platforms: Nautobot, HashiCorp Vault, ServiceNow
- Languages & Tools: Ansible, Python, YAML, Shell scripting
- Integrations: API integration, API security, and making applications talk to each other
- Infrastructure: Cisco, Arista, F5, HA Proxy, Avocent, and Palo Alto Networks
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Processes: Agile delivery, ITIL processes, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps
Qualifications
- TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- BS in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics preferred, or Equivalent
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in network automation and infrastructure operations, with proven leadership in managing senior-level engineers and architects.
- Deep expertise in scripting, automation frameworks, and orchestrating complex workflows.
- Demonstrated success in architecting and implementing scalable, reusable automation solutions.
- Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Excellent documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of Agile practices and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with service management frameworks (ITIL) and enterprise systems integration.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies like HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular is a plus.
- Background in network engineering or infrastructure is highly desirable.
You\'ll Love Working Here Because You Can
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another\'s ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We\'re obsessed with achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage listening, agility, and learning from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. We are hands-on and master our craft.
- Give back to others. Do the right thing for clients and the community and support ADP\'s philanthropic efforts.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through action.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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