Sr. Network Engineer

Customers Bank; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Customers Bank is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure on site in Malvern, PA. You will lead Cisco switching, routing, and wireless projects, configure Palo Alto firewalls, and design Azure networking components including VNets and ExpressRoute.

The role also requires mentoring network engineers, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring security, performance, and regulatory compliance across the network stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with IT change management processes (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead Cisco switching, routing, and wireless projects.
• Configure Palo Alto firewalls for secure perimeter and segmentation.
• Design and implement Azure networking components (VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN).
• Mentor network engineers and support cross-functional projects.

Skills

Cisco networking

Palo Alto

Azure networking

ITIL

Python/Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

ACI

VPN Gateway

ExpressRoute

Palo Alto Firewall

Load balancers

ISE

Job description

Malvern, PA | 2 Locations | 2 Locations
Full time | Full time | Full time
REQ-2025-668

This is an ONSITE role in Malvern, PA.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S without requiring sponsorship.

Who is Customers Bank?

Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $22 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with.

We get you further, faster.

Focused on you:

We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A dedicated team member who’s committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow.

On the leading edge:

We’re innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead.

Proven reliability:

We always ground our innovation in our deep experience and strong financial foundation, so we’re a partner you can trust.

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to play a critical role in the design, deployment, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. This individual will serve as a technical lead within the Network Architecture team, providing advanced support for Cisco switching, routing, and wireless technologies; Palo Alto firewall configuration; and Azure cloud networking. The role will mentor network engineers and support cross-functional projects while maintaining the performance, availability, and security of network services. Able to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware including routers, switches, access points, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Design and implement complex network solutions using Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, and wireless. Experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and ACI preferred.
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls to ensure secure perimeter and internal segmentation.
• Design, implement, and optimize Azure networking components such as VNets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and firewalls.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise network architecture, cloud networking, and SD-WAN deployments.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during high-impact network incidents, providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and support staff.
• Share best practices and support knowledge transfer across the IT organization.
• Participate in team code reviews, technical sessions, and training programs.
• Monitor and manage VPN tunnels, remote access, and site-to-site connections.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with security and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI, etc.).
• Ensure proper documentation of network configurations, changes, incident reports, and asset inventories.
• Provide Tier 3 support for network-related issues and elevate as needed.
• Participate in IT change management processes.
• Follow ITIL best practices in service management (incident, problem, and change management).

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proven experience in IT change management processes and frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams.

Technology Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco switching, routing, and wireless networking technologies
  • Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN configuration and operations.
  • Palo Alto firewall configuration and troubleshooting
  • Azure networking (including hybrid connectivity solutions)
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and experience in IT service management environments.
• Experience with Load Balancers and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a plus.

Customers Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also provide “reasonable accommodations”, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Diversity Statement:

At Customers Bank, we believe in working smart, working together, and having fun while delivering innovative solutions and memorable experiences for our customers. We are committed to the continual advancement of a culture which reflects the value we place on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities of our team members, and we recognize that it is their passion, creativity, and integrity that drives our success. Step into your future with us! Let’s take on tomorrow.

Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with $20.3 billion in assets at June 30, 2022. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals and families we work with. We offer banking and loan services across Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas.
Customers Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Customers Bank is an equal opportunity lender. Customers Bank takes pride in delivering extremely high levels of customer service while charging comparatively very low fees; service that makes our clients say, “Wow.”
Customers Bank, with its headquarters located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company. The voting common shares of Customers Bancorp, Inc. are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CUBI.

Customer Service driven VEVRAA Federal Contractor, seeking priority referral of qualified protected veterans.

Customers Bank will provide consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex/ gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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