Infrastructure Engineer-Network Automation Focused

Associated Bank • US WI Remote, IL

1d • $69,370 - $118,920

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree