Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-focused Infrastructure Engineer to join our banking technology team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, automating, monitoring, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure in a secure and highly available financial environment. The ideal candidate combines networking expertise with strong scripting and infrastructure automation skills to improve operational efficiency, scalability, reliability, and compliance. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure across branch, campus, data center, and cloud environments. • Develop and maintain network automation solutions using tools and technologies such as: • Ansible • Python • Bash • Terraform • PowerShell • Network as Code (NaC) • GitHub/Git workflows • Build and maintain reusable scripts, playbooks, workflows, and automation pipelines to streamline network provisioning, configuration management, compliance validation, and operational tasks. • Integrate network systems and tools through APIs and automation frameworks. • Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, firewall, and wireless infrastructure. • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations. • Implement infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and optimization strategies for high availability and performance. • Participate in network architecture planning, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure lifecycle management. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations. • Maintain accurate technical documentation, standards, diagrams, procedures, and runbooks in Confluence. • Utilize Jira to manage tasks, projects, change requests, sprint activities, and operational workflows. • Support change management, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives. • Ensure network infrastructure adheres to banking security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Education & Experience • Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. • 2+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure operations. • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including: • TCP/IP • BGP • OSPF • VLANs • STP • DNS • DHCP • VPN technologies • Routing and switching concepts • Hands-on experience with network automation and scripting using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Network as Code methodologies. • Familiarity with Terraform and API integrations for infrastructure automation. • Experience using GitHub or similar version control platforms for infrastructure and automation code management. Preferred • Experience working in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. • Industry certifications such as: • CCNA / CCNP • Network+ • DevNet • AWS/Azure networking certifications • Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking, or hybrid infrastructure environments. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments. • Experience with firewall platforms and network security technologies. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. • Paid time off to volunteer in your community. • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more. • Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. $69,370.00 - $118,920.00 per year