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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** First Bank - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $122,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Network Topologies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Cybercrime, Cloud Integration, Firewall Services Module, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Network Optimization, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eda728930d10a0ae ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Preferred certifications: JNCIA/JNCIP, CCNA/CCNP, CCSA, or Azure Networking certifications Technical & Business Skills * Experience in networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS). * Strong knowledge of firewall policies, VPNs, and network segmentation. * Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba Networking products * Knowledge of SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure), and micro-segmentation. * Ability to manage network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell). * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in a banking IT environment., * 5+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in banking or financial services. * Experience implementing and managing high-security network environments. * Proven ability to manage large-scale enterprise networks and cloud integrations. * Experience with cloud networking in Azure and/or AWS. * Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. ## Description The IT Network Engineer is a hybrid position, located in Creve Coeur, MO and is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure across WAN, Data Center, and Cloud environments of the bank. This role supports the bank's mission-critical systems and services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with industry regulations. The engineer will lead network initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hybrid infrastructure. This also includes management of firewalls, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and remote access systems to ensure seamless banking operations, regulatory compliance, and cyber threat mitigation., * Implement and manage secure connections across bank branches, data centers, and cloud environments. * Ensure high availability, redundancy, and resilience for mission-critical banking applications. * Collaborate with IT teams to optimize network performance and scalability. * Design and manage enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers. * Configure and maintain network segmentation, VLANs, and routing protocols such as BGP. * Implement and manage Site-to-Site VPNs, SD-WAN branch connectivity, and remote user access. * Ensure redundancy and failover capabilities for high availability. * Maintain documentation of network topology, configurations, and standards. 2. Security & Compliance * Implement network security measures, including network segmentation, firewalls, advanced threat prevention and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) * Ensure compliance with banking security regulations (PCI-DSS, FFIEC, SOX, GDPR). * Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) including Radius & 802.1X Port Security * Regularly perform network security audits and vulnerability assessments. * Respond to security incidents, analyze network logs, and mitigate cyber threats. * Implement secure remote user access solutions including device posture checking and least privileged access. 3. Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting * Monitor network health using tools like SolarWinds. * Proactively respond to service degradation and detected outages * Troubleshoot connectivity issues and optimize network performance. * Troubleshoot reported issues using tools like pcaps and tcpdump * Implement proactive maintenance schedules to reduce system downtime. * Work with vendors and ISPs to resolve external network issues efficiently., * Design and manage cloud networking components such as Azure VNets, VNET Peerings, NSGs, and Route Tables * Implement secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments (site-to-site VPNs, hybrid networking). * Optimize cloud traffic flow and performance using load balancing and traffic routing services. * Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure secure and compliant network designs. * Monitor cloud network health and security using native tools (Azure Network Watcher, AWS VPC Flow Logs). 5. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity * Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) strategies for banking network infrastructure. * Ensure backup connectivity solutions for uninterrupted banking services. * Participate in business continuity planning (BCP) to minimize network downtime., * Core Networking: Routers, switches, APs, firewalls, and load balancers across data centers and branches. * Cloud Networking: Azure VNets, AWS VPCs, hybrid connectivity, and cloud-native security controls. * Security Infrastructure: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC, and segmentation. * Connectivity: SD-WAN, Site-to-Site VPN, and Remote Access solutions * Monitoring & Management: Tools for performance, availability, and security monitoring. * Compliance & Governance: Network controls aligned with banking regulations and audit requirements. * Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Redundant paths, failover configurations, and recovery planning. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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