Vous vous préparez à un entretien. Comment pouvez-vous discuter efficacement de votre expérience d’automatisation du réseau ?

In an interview, measure the tech savviness of the panel, they will often expose this to you when they introduce themselves. Besides from the questions you're asked, you want to show your ability to explain complex systems to those that aren't as savvy as you are. Be confident in your knowledge and experience, if you don't yet have experience to an extent then be fully confident in your knowledge. If you have experience, share the role you played in one of the major operations of your previous employer. Be sure to let them know that in as much as you made an independent contribution, you won as a team. They love team spirit and seeing your ability to work independently.

When discussing your network automation experience in an interview, focus on specific tools and technologies you've used, such as Ansible, Python, or Cisco’s automation solutions. Highlight a key project where you automated network tasks, explaining the problem, your approach, and the results, such as improved efficiency or reduced errors. Emphasize your ability to streamline processes, manage configurations, and adapt to different environments. Be ready to discuss how your automation skills directly contributed to achieving business goals and optimizing network performance.

Show confidence in your ability to learn new technologies. We deal with this almost daily in IT. I recall when I first started interacting with APIs, as challenging as those first steps were, I did learn some behaviors that shaped how I face automation in general. When discussing projects, make sure to include details about the overall process and only go into details if asked. Do mention any lessons you learned along the way.

Provide specific examples of network automation projects you’ve worked on. Describe the scope of each project, your role, and the objectives. Highlight any complex tasks you automated and how these projects contributed to the overall efficiency of the network.

In my previous role, I automated network configurations using Python and Ansible, which reduced manual errors and saved about 30% of the team's time. I also built scripts for monitoring and troubleshooting, streamlining issue detection across multiple environments. This not only improved operational efficiency but also enhanced network reliability.

Focus on the tangible results of your automation efforts. Quantify improvements such as reduced manual effort, decreased downtime, faster provisioning times, or cost savings. Use metrics and data to demonstrate the positive impact of your work.

Describe the tools and technologies you used for network automation. Explain your experience with tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and discuss any scripting languages or APIs you leveraged. Highlight your proficiency and any custom solutions you developed.

Feel free to expand on this if asked during the interview. This will help you highlight the level of your strategy thinking and overall approach towards automation.

Discuss your approach to designing and implementing automation solutions. Explain how you identified opportunities for automation, your process for developing automation scripts or workflows, and how you ensured these solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Be open about the challenges you faced during automation projects. Describe specific problems, such as integration issues, resistance to change, or unforeseen technical obstacles. Explain how you overcame these challenges and what you learned from them.

Share your thoughts on the future of network automation. Discuss emerging trends, technologies, or methodologies you are interested in and how you plan to incorporate them into your work. This shows your commitment to staying current and continuously improving your skills.