Sr. Systems Administrator (Network Automation & Configuration Compliance

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Serveastheprimaryadministratorandsubjectmatterexpertfor
  Open Text Network Automation (HPNA)and enterprisenetworkmanagementplatforms.

• Manageplatform
  performance,availability,upgrades,integrations,patching,andlifecycleactivities
  .

• Developandexecuteplatformroadmapsalignedwithenterprisetechnologyandautomationstrategies.

• Troubleshootandresolvecomplex
  application,infrastructure,andautomationplatformissues
  .

• Administerenterprise
  networkconfigurationcompliance
  programsandgovernanceprocesses.

• Develop,maintain,andenforce
  networkoperatingstandards,configurationbaselines,andsecuritypolicies
  .

• Monitorandremediate
  configurationdrift
  ,ensuringadherencetoservicelevelagreements(SLAs) and compliance requirements.

• Maintaintechnicaldocumentation,audit evidence,recovery procedures,andoperationalstandardswhilepartnering withengineeringteamsonpolicyexceptionsandriskmitigationstrategies.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Six or more years of experience in application development
Preferred Skills/Experience

• Expertise in Enterprise Networking technologies,network operations,routing,switching,and infrastructure management.

• Hands-onexperienceadministering
  Network Automation and Configuration Management Platforms ,including
  Open Text Network Automation (HPNA)orsimilarsolutions.

• Strongknowledgeof
  Configuration Compliance,Vulnerability Management,Security Baselines,and Governance Controls .

• Proficiency in
  Automation,Scripting,Workflow Development,and Process Optimization using modern automationframeworksandtools.

• Experience with
  Service Now Configuration Compliance Module ,policymanagement,and compliance monitoringsolutions.

• Advancedskillsin
  PowerBI,Reporting,Dashboards,Operational Analytics,andData Visualization .

• Solidunderstandingof
  ITRiskManagement,Regulatory Compliance,Audit Controls,Evidence Collection, and Technology Governance Frameworks .

• Knowledge of
  Software Supply Chain Security ,cybersecuritybestpractices,andenterprisetechnologyrisk programs.

• Experience supporting
  Large-Scale Enterprise Network Environments ,includingplatformlifecyclemanagement,upgrades,integrations,and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining automation solutions using Python to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance service reliability.

• Ability to create scripts, workflows, and integrations that automate network administration, configuration management, compliance validation, inventory management, and reporting activities.

• Experience consuming REST APIs, processing structured data (JSON, YAML, XML), and integrating with enterprise platforms such as Service Now, Open Text Network Automation (HPNA), Net Brain, Ascender, Datadog, Thousand Eyes, or similar technologies.

• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation code while adhering to software development best practices, version control standards, and security requirements.

• Experience developing network automation solutions using Python.

• Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, SNMP, and HTTP/HTTPS.

• Experience working with APIs and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development methodologies.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.

• Exposure to AI-assisted automation, intent-based automation, or autonomous operations platforms such as Net Brain.

• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions with measurable operational outcomes

• Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM CT to 12:00 AM CT (midnight). Candidates must be able to support this…