Network Automation Engineer – Wide Area Network (WAN)

The Role

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with ING’s NL WAN Squad, part of the Global Networking Area? Join a dynamic team that’s leading the way in developing, implementing, and managing IT network services across the Netherlands.

Our squad is responsible for delivering high-quality, secure, and automated physical and logical network services that support:

• End users

• ING customers

• Workplace solutions

• Business operations across branch offices, head offices, and third-party locations

We also manage DWDM network connectivity between ING’s data centers.

What You'll Do

• Translate business needs into technical network solutions, including design and activity planning

• Maintain a standardized, resilient, high-quality, and automated network infrastructure

• Ensure services align with ING’s internal policies and security standards

• Monitor, analyze, and enhance the performance, availability, and quality of network services

• Take ownership of incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement

• Administer and maintain network assets and infrastructure

• Prepare, test, and implement network changes

• Automate routine operations and maintenance tasks wherever possible

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure high service quality

Your Profile

You have 2–5 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure. You're detail-oriented, technically skilled, and confident in evaluating and challenging network designs with a focus on security and implementation.

You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and communicate clearly in English.

Required Skills

• Practical experience with Firewall products

• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and Data Center networking

• Expertise in routing and switching protocols in high-availability environments

• Scripting skills (preferably Python)

• Familiarity with orchestration and automation tools such as:

  • Terraform

  • Ansible

  • Azure DevOps (Git, Pipelines)

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum practices (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews)

Behavioral Competencies

• Open to new technologies and innovative ways of working

• Takes full ownership of responsibilities and tasks

• Team player with a strong focus on quality

• Constantly looks for ways to improve services and processes

• Reflective and proactive in identifying development opportunities

• Capable of simplifying complex issues and delivering clear solutions

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related technical field

• Relevant certifications or proven expertise in Networking and/or Security

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written