About this role:

We are seeking a Lead Network Automation Engineer to join our Application Hosting – Secure Network Services team.  This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering mission-critical solutions in high-profile environments, helping drive the transformation of our network infrastructure through automation, enabling faster provisioning, enhanced transparency, and improved operational efficiency.

As a technical leader, you will lead network engineering initiatives, mentor team members, collaborate across teams, design, develop, and implement network solutions and automation that support the provisioning, operation, and maintenance of engineered network services.

The Application Hosting – Secure Network Services team provides foundational network infrastructure for Wells Fargo’s data centers, enabling secure connectivity to business partners, the public Internet, and public cloud providers. We are focused on transforming our operations through full automation and delivering transparent, self-service infrastructure to our internal customers.

In this role, you will:

Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise network architectures.Lead cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and delivery of network projects using Agile methodologies.Evaluate or review queries to extract data, create standard procedures, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supportedAutomate network tasks using Python, Ansible, and other tools.Research performance trends and recommend process improvementsPerform complex migrations from development to production, upgrades, installations and configurationsMake decisions in security and regulatory policies to design and implement foolproof secure network solutionsAssess changes for risk to production systems and assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areasIdentify gaps in current technology processes and recommend changes to assure Service Level Agreements can be supportedCollaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

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 Cisco routing and switching3+ years of VPN technology configuration3+ years of network automationCCNA certification

Desired Qualifications:

3+ years of Arista routing and switching2+ years of firewall experienceDemonstrated experience creating network automation solutionsExperience with Ansible, Go, JINJA, NETCONF, Python, REST, YAML, YANGExperience in Git, Jira, Jenkins usage and integrationsExperience with network management, automation, and orchestration tools, such a Ansible Tower, Cisco DCNM and Arista CVPExperience with Agile methodologyKnowledge and understanding of technical experience including IP routing, switching, load balancing and firewallExperience creating automated testingExperience working in a large enterprise environmentExperience with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teamsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

Willingness to align regular workday to eastern time zoneWillingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days a weekWillingness to travel up to 10%Willingness to support occasional out of hours operational needsThis position does not offer 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:

31 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.