Job Description At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com . **About this role:** The Principal Engineer - Network Security / Zero Trust Security is an individual contributor role in technology in the Innovation and Automation team within the Secure Network Services (SNS) organization. In a collaborative environment, the engineer will drive strategy, lead (participate in) technology selection, and be an integral part of a team executing bank's transition to Zero Trust. The role will: + Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups + Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking + Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions + Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions + Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization + Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership **Required Qualifications:** + 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education + 7+ years of network security engineering experience **Desired Qualifications:** + 5+ years of technical design experience + 5+ years of network security design + 5+ years of experience working in a large enterprise network organization + 2+ years of public cloud designing network security component like virtual FW in Azure and Google + Advanced knowledge and understanding of Zero Trust with the ability to understand business requirements and opportunities + Demonstrate good understanding of each of the Zero Trust principles and technology + Experience with one or more of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions from leading market vendors + Experience with Internet Proxy solutions + Experience with leading vendors firewall platforms + Experience with network segmentation solutions like Illumio + Experience with remote access solutions + Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end network architecture and protocols + Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills + Excellent technical writing skills including for design and architecture + Ability to research, design, implement, and test industry best practices + Ability to define business requirements and align to technology direction + Ability to align technology direction to business terminology + Ability to translate complex technical needs into straightforward requests for information and collaboration, working with a wide range of people + Ability to train and lead others + Ability to present technical concepts to senior leaders + Strong leadership skills **Job Expectations:** + Ability to travel up to 20% of the time + Work from the office in a hybrid environment + This position is not available for Visa Sponsorship **Locations:** + Las Colinas, Irving + S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC **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. $159,000.00 - $305,000.00 **Benefits** Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. + Health benefits + 401(k) Plan + Paid time off + Disability benefits + Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance + Parental leave + Critical caregiving leave + Discounts and savings + Commuter benefits + Tuition reimbursement + Scholarships for dependent children + Adoption reimbursement **Posting End Date:** 12 Oct 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) . **Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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. **Req Number:** R-475479