Network Automation Engineer 3 - Configuration Compliance

US Bank; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to develop and deliver automation solutions that enhance reliability, security and scalability of Network Technology Services.

This hands-on role requires taking work from requirements through development, testing, deployment and production support with limited guidance. The position combines network automation, ServiceNow development, Python, API integration, GitLab, and DevOps practices to automate network operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience.
• Strong Python development and scripting skills.
• Experience developing or integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with JavaScript and ServiceNow scripting.
• Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical solutions from requirements through production implementation and support.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to provide hands-on technical assistance to other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and support network automation solutions from start to finish.
• Build automation supporting network provisioning, configuration management, vulnerability remediation, governance, compliance, and operational workflows.
• Develop ServiceNow workflows, applications, catalog items, integrations, and self-service capabilities.
• Create Python-based automation and REST API integrations between ServiceNow, network infrastructure, and enterprise platforms.
• Develop and maintain GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines for automation solutions.
• Integrate automation with technologies including SD-WAN, routing and switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and cloud networking services.
• Troubleshoot automation, application, API, and integration issues with limited assistance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, Agile development, and release activities.
• Help teammates resolve technical challenges and successfully complete their work.
• Develop reusable automation components and share technical knowledge and development practices across the team.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational support procedures.

Skills

Python development

REST APIs

ServiceNow development

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

GitLab

CI/CD

REST APIs

JavaScript

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at-all from Day One.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to develop and deliver automation solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability, security, and scalability of Network Technology Services.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor role for an engineer who can independently take work from requirements through development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support with limited technical assistance. The engineer will also serve as a technical resource to teammates, helping troubleshoot issues, review solutions, and remove technical blockers.

The role combines network automation, ServiceNow development, Python, API integration, GitLab, and DevOps practices to automate network operations, service delivery, vulnerability remediation, governance, and compliance across enterprise network technologies.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, deploy, and support network automation solutions from start to finish.
• Build automation supporting network provisioning, configuration management, vulnerability remediation, governance, compliance, and operational workflows.
• Develop ServiceNow workflows, applications, catalog items, integrations, and self‑service capabilities.
• Create Python‑based automation and REST API integrations between ServiceNow, network infrastructure, and enterprise platforms.
• Develop and maintain GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines for automation solutions.
• Integrate automation with technologies including SD‑WAN, routing and switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and cloud networking services.
• Troubleshoot automation, application, API, and integration issues with limited assistance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, Agile development, and release activities.
• Help teammates resolve technical challenges and successfully complete their work.
• Develop reusable automation components and share technical knowledge and development practices across the team.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational support procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Five to six years of relevant work experience with programming concepts, development logic or automating simple to medium complexity processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of hands‑on ServiceNow development experience.
• Strong Python development and scripting skills.
• Experience developing or integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with JavaScript and ServiceNow scripting.
• Experience with Git‑based source control and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical solutions from requirements through production implementation and support.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to provide hands‑on technical assistance to other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Application Developer (CAD).
• Experience supporting large enterprise network environments.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, F5 BIG-IP, Versa Networks, or similar network technologies.
• Experience with NetBrain, ThousandEyes, Datadog, or other network automation and observability platforms.
• Experience with network configuration management, vulnerability remediation, governance, or compliance automation.
• Experience working in a highly regulated enterprise environment.

Key Technologies

ServiceNow | Python | JavaScript | REST APIs | GitLab | CI/CD | SD-WAN | Routing & Switching | Firewalls | F5 | DNS | NetBrain | ThousandEyes | Datadog

Location expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per wee

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .