Network Automation Engineer

About the opportunity The technology space is evolving, and so are we. At Bendigo Bank we are simplifying our technology function, creating clearer accountabilities aligned with our strategy and customer needs. With a focus on delivering innovative services at scale, we’re creating a future-ready customer experience and high performing culture.

As the Network Automation Engineer - Secure Networks, you will bridge the gap between traditional network engineering and software development. You will set the automation foundations, standardise our enterprise and cloud network infrastructure, and design a modern, code-driven operating model.

In this role you ’ ll get to …

Establish, own, and run Network Automation, designing the frameworks that will define our future operating model.

Drive the transition of our network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing) into a highly standardised, "Infrastructure as Code" environment.

Develop automated workflows for provisioning, configuring, and managing key network platforms like Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5

Connect network automation platforms with critical IT Service Management systems, monitoring toolsets, and vendor APIs to enable self-service networking.

Introduce robust software engineering practices to the network domain, including version control (Git), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Partner closely with Cloud, Platform Engineering, Unified Communications, and Senior Management to ensure network automation seamlessly aligns with bank-wide platforms.

What you ’ ll bring to the role

A strong background in enterprise networking technologies, with hands-on expertise in routing, switching, wireless, and load balancing platforms (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, F5).

Solid programming and scripting skills, with practical experience using Python, Ansible, and Terraform to automate network workflow.

Familiarity with modern development practices, including version control with GitHub, API integrations, and code-based testing.