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Axos Bank

Target Range:

$130,000.00 /Yr. - $160,000.00 /Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

This role will be located onsite to our San Diego, Denver, or New Jersey office locations. Remote is not available.
Axos Bank is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud networking, enterprise network infrastructure, and security, along with exposure to automation and monitoring tools. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with emerging technologies, and can operate both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Networking

• Design, implement, and manage cloud networking solutions in AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Configure and maintain VPCs/VNets, subnets, route tables, gateways, and load balancers.
• Establish and manage hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Implement network security controls including NSGs, security groups, and cloud-native firewalls.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud network performance and availability.
• Collaborate with application and cloud teams to support scalable and resilient architectures.
• Exposure to GCP networking is a plus.

Network & Security

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure:
  • WAN, LAN, WLAN environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco networking technologies
  • Meraki solutions
  • Palo Alto firewalls
• Implement network security best practices including segmentation, firewall policies, and secure access.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues.

Network Automation

• Develop and maintain basic automation scripts for network provisioning and monitoring.
• Use tools such as Python, Ansible, or similar for task automation.
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency through automation.

Tools & Monitoring

• Work with monitoring and analytics tools such as:
  • ThousandEyes
  • Splunk
• Manage identity and access control using Cisco ISE.
• Proactively monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure networking.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco/Meraki solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• Basic scripting/automation experience.
• Foundational experience with Terraform (infrastructure as code), including ability to read, modify, and deploy simple configurations.

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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