About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to join the Secure Network Services (SNS) team within Application Hosting. This role is pivotal in delivering foundational network infrastructure that supports Technology Infrastructure products across Wells Fargo Data Centers. SNS also enables secure connectivity to business partners, the public Internet, and major Public Cloud Providers.  As part of our transformation journey, we are accelerating network capacity provisioning through full automation—enhancing transparency and efficiency for both consumers and operators throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

In this role, you will:

Lead resolution and implementation of complex technical issues across large-scale network systems and applicationsUtilize diagnostic and simulation tools to troubleshoot, maintain, and restore servicesEvaluate data queries, create procedures, and perform limited programming to optimize systemsResearch performance trends and recommend process improvementsManage complex migrations, upgrades, installations, and configurationsAssess production changes for risk, ensuring compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standardsIdentify technology process gaps and recommend improvements to meet SLAsCollaborate with peers, managers, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and achieve goalsExecute network changes via change control processes and support enterprise-level engineering projectsDesign, validate, and document B2B infrastructure servicesEnsure adherence to technology standards, design principles, and architectural guidelinesPartner with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Application teamsDrive modernization efforts and decommission legacy technologiesMitigate risks and manage dependencies to ensure proper sequencing and executionAlign with Wells Fargo’s Risk Management policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5+ years of experience designing and implementing LAN/WAN/Datacenter solutions for large enterprise environment5+ years of experience with IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, Static) in a large enterprise environment 5+ years of experience with configuration of routing and switching latest platforms and solutions - Cisco Nexus and/or Arista product line

Desired Qualifications:

CCNA, CCNP/DP or CCIE Certification preferred - Datacenter Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineeringDemonstrated skill with creating and/or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teamsExperience with scripting YAML/Python/Ansible/GITHUBExperience working in a Product/Agile environment utilizing Atlassian Jira productsExperience and familiarity with Change control processes - Service NowExcellent documentation and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship building skills.Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio ProfessionalExperience with regulatory and auditor collaboration

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work scheduleFlexibility to frequently be on call beyond normal working hours Ability to travel up to 10% of the timeThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

19 Jul 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.