Why More Network Engineers Are Learning Automation Skills

I’ve been exploring how automation is changing modern networking, and it seems like more companies now expect network engineers to understand automation tools along with traditional networking concepts. Tasks that were previously done manually are increasingly being automated using Python, APIs, and configuration management tools.

While researching learning resources, I came across a detailed network automation course that covers topics like Python for networking, Ansible, APIs, and infrastructure automation with hands-on labs. It gave me a better understanding of the practical skills required in real enterprise environments and how automation is becoming important for modern IT operations.

For professionals already working in networking:

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  How important is automation in your daily work?
  


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  Which automation tools are most useful for beginners?
  


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  Is Python enough to start with network automation?
  


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  How long does it usually take to become comfortable with automation concepts?
  


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  Are companies actively hiring automation-focused network engineers now?
  

Would love to hear real experiences and suggestions from people already working with network automation in enterprise environments.