Automation-Driven Infrastructure Engineer (Networking)

Associated Bank; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across branch, campus, data centers, and cloud environments. You will build reusable automation using Python, Ansible, IaC, and Terraform, integrating systems via APIs, and ensuring high availability and security in a regulated banking setting.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and apps teams, utilize Jira for project tracking, and support change

Qualifications

• 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 VPN technologies.
• 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.
• Experience working in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• CCNA / CCNP
• Network+
• 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 Python, NaC; build scripts, playbooks, workflows, and automation pipelines.
• Integrate network systems and tools through APIs and automation frameworks.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; proactively resolve issues.
• Participate in network architecture planning, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure operations.
• Utilize Jira to manage tasks, projects, change requests, sprint activities, and workflows.
• Support change management, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with banking security and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Python

Network Automation

Bash

PowerShell

Ansible

IaC

Terraform

APIs

Networking fundamentals

VPN technologies

Education

Associate's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across branch, campus, data centers, and cloud environments. You will build reusable automation using Python, Ansible, IaC, and Terraform, integrating systems via APIs, and ensuring high availability and security in a regulated banking setting.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and apps teams, utilize Jira for project tracking, and support change