Automation Engineer - NSX

ing; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

13th month salary

Vacation days 25-28

Growth & learning

Informal environment

Job summary

ING is seeking a Dev Engineer specializing in NSX and datacenter networks to design, implement and automate secure, scalable infrastructure for millions of customers. You will work in an agile squad with Product Manager and engineers, contributing to end-to-end solutions through REST APIs, IaC and monitoring.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement, with hybrid work and a strong learning culture at ING.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in VMware NSX; certification preferred.
• Broad LAN/WAN and datacenter networking knowledge.
• High availability routing and switching experience.
• Understanding security principles in infra design.
• Hands-on with firewalls and Open Networking platforms is a plus.
• Strong Python and automation scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain secure and high-performing network infrastructure automation.
• Develop and improve infrastructure automation using Python, APIs, scripting and orchestration tools.
• Build reusable automation workflows for provisioning, config validation, monitoring and support.
• Integrate network platforms and tooling through REST APIs and automated pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to team backlog.
• Continuously improve infrastructure, documentation and processes.
• Monitor and enhance incident, problem, change and configuration management.

Skills

VMware NSX

Python

REST APIs

Automation scripting

Networking & security

High availability networking

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

SaltStack

Chef

Puppet

Azure Automation

AWS CloudFormation

Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Job description

This role is been published for the first time from the 8th of September 2026.

Are you passionate about building secure, high-performance networks? Do you enjoy scripting and automation, and want to apply those skills in a dynamic enterprise environment? Join our international team, where we manage and evolve the IaaS technology of ING cloud platforms .

As a Dev Engineer specializing in NSX and Datacenter Networks, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure for millions of customers.

You'll work in an agile squad, collaborating closely with the Product Manager and fellow engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. Daily stand-ups, sprint planning and reviews are part of your routine, supported by modern tools and a strong DevOps culture.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement and maintain secure and high-performing network infrastructure automation .
• Develop, maintain , and improve infrastructure automation using Python, APIs, scripting and orchestration tools.
• Build reusable automation workflows for provisioning, configuration validation, monitoring and operational support.
• Integrate network platforms and tooling through REST APIs, data models and automated pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to a shared team backlog.
• Continuously improve infrastructure, documentation, and processes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes.

Technical Skills:

Networking & Security

• Deep expertise in VMware NSX (certification preferred).
• Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN, and d atacenter environments.
• Experience with routing and switching protocols in high-availability setups.
• Understanding security and risk principles in infrastructure design.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and Open Networking platforms is a plus .

Cloud, Automation & API Integration

• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack , Chef, Puppet, Azure Automation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong Python experience for automation, tooling, data processing and operational scripts.
• Practical experience working with REST APIs, JSON, YAML, authentication methods, and API-driven integrations.
• Scripting skills in Python are strongly preferred; experience with Bash, PowerShell, Java or JavaScript is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a p lus .

DevOps & Agile

• E xperience with Agile and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, automated testing, code reviews and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with Scrum methodology (e.g., backlog, sprint planning, reviews).

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Eager to challenge yourself and face problems head on .
• Team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• End-to-end ownership mentality and ability to work independently.
• Automation-first mindset, with the ability to identify repetitive work and turn it into reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Willingness to coach and support the development of others.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. https://careers.ing.com/en/benefits-NL

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us

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