Engineering Chapter Lead - Network Automation and Infrastructure

Engineering Chapter Lead Organization: Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the largest and number one bank in Australia, serving over 17 million customers. We maintain a high-trust brand reputation built on financial strength, innovation, and community impact. As of July 2025, CBA holds market cap of approximately USD 195.7 billion, ranking us among the top 100 most valuable companies globally. Our leadership in digital banking, customer safety, and responsible AI reflects our commitment to building a brighter future for all. Our values are reflected in our high-trust brand reputation. CBA is consistently ranked among Australia’s most valuable and trusted brands. Our partnership with the Matildas, Australia's national women's football team, highlights our dedication to gender equity and community pride. In 2021, we became the largest investor in women's football in the country, boosting participation by 27% and more than doubling game attendance. We also invest in initiatives like Can4Cancer, reinforcing our role as a purpose-led organisation that supports social impact and building a brighter future for all. Job Title: Engineering Chapter Lead Location: Bangalore Your role and impact: As the Chapter Lead for the SNAF crew, you will be responsible for the growth, capability development, and performance of chapter members who specialize in secure network automation and foundational infrastructure. You will act as a people leader, technical mentor, and strategic enabler, ensuring your chapter delivers high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions aligned with enterprise goals. We are seeking an experienced Network Expert who can design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade network solutions with a strong focus on automation and Generative AI integration. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead technical initiatives, drive innovation, and manage a team of network engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructure. Your skills and experience 18+ years of Strong knowledge of enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, OSPF). Hands-on experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python scripting, Terraform). Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practical applications in networking. Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven experience in people management and team leadership. CCIE, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty, or equivalent. Certifications in automation or AI (e.g., Python, AI/ML fundamentals). Your responsibilities : Develop and maintain high-level and detailed network architecture designs for data centers, cloud, and hybrid environments. Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards. Design and implement network automation frameworks using tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform, or similar. Explore and integrate Generative AI solutions for predictive analytics, automated troubleshooting, and intelligent configuration management. Drive adoption of AI-driven network optimization and anomaly detection. Define network modernization strategies aligned with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps) to ensure seamless integration. Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and automation specialists. Establish best practices for network monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are in place. Education qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or related field. Master’s degree (preferred) in Networking, Cloud Computing, or AI/ML specialization. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 15/11/2026 Experience Level Senior Level