Lead Network Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer. The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, implementation, and operation of the organization’s network infrastructure. This role ensures network reliability, security, scalability, and alignment with business objectives while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the review, resolution and implementation for the most complex technical issues and initiatives related to large scale network applications, data systems, voice and other technical products and services
• Use and create diagnostic, simulation and other tools to maintain, troubleshoot and restore service or data to systems
• Evaluate or review queries to extract data, create standard procedures, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supported
• Research performance trends and recommend process improvements
• Perform complex migrations from development to production, upgrades, installations and configurations
• Make decisions in security and regulatory policies to design and implement foolproof secured network solutions
• Assess changes for risk to production systems and assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
• Identify gaps in current technology processes and recommend changes to assure Service Level Agreements can be supported
• Collaborate 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, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, data center, cloud connectivity).
• Define and enforce network standards, best practices, and design guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Own network resiliency, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security integration.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives such as cloud migrations, network automation, and modernization programs.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure end‑to‑end solution alignment.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for vendors, service providers, and escalations.
• Review and approve network changes, designs, and implementations.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level network engineers.
• Drive documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational improvement.

Job Expectations:

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and network security.
• Experience with enterprise and/or cloud networking (e.g., hybrid cloud, SD‑WAN).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in leading technical design reviews and incident resolution.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, equivalent cloud networking certifications).
• Experience with network automation and scripting.
• Exposure to large‑scale, global, or highly available network environments.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.

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