Job Description
Wells Fargo is back in the office three days a week collaborating for fabulous outcomes!
This role has no visa sponsorship or visa transfers.
At Wells Fargo we're redefining enterprise networking for scale resilience and automation-and we're looking for a Lead Network Engineer who wants to build what's next not just maintain what exists.
This is not a traditional network engineering role-and not a pure DevOps position. We're looking for engineers who understand network protocols deeply and write code to automate infrastructure-people who are as comfortable with BGP and OSPF as they are with Python APIs and infrastructure as code. This role is built for those who don't just configure networks but automate and evolve them at scale. If your experience is limited to networking without automation or DevOps work without hands-on network protocol depth this role will not be the right fit.
This is a high-impact role for an engineer who lives at the intersection of network dev ops and automation with the ability to influence strategy while still getting hands-on with modern tooling like Python Ansible and CI/CD.
You'll take ownership of a forward-looking automation roadmap shape how network infrastructure is engineered across access environments and lead initiatives that drive measurable improvements in reliability security and operational efficiency. I
Automation & Engineering Leadership
- Lead the design and deployment of scalable automation frameworks using Ansible Python GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
- Integrate and extend Nautobot (or similar platforms) as a network source-of-truth and automation engine
- Utilize GitHub Copilot and modern tooling to accelerate development and improve engineering efficiency
- Maintain and execute the network automation roadmap ensuring timely delivery of strategic initiatives
- Design review and guide High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) for both automated and traditional network solutions
- Lead complex implementations upgrades migrations and configurations across Access and Data Center environments
- Support and engineer on Cisco and Arista platforms (ISR ASR Catalyst) and enterprise network ecosystems
- Drive remote end-user network access capabilities and improvements
- Diagnose and resolve complex network issues using diagnostic simulation and automation tools
- Monitor performance trends and recommend improvements across hardware and software lifecycle
- Identify gaps in processes and implement automation to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Design and implement secure compliant network solutions aligned with regulatory and enterprise standards
- Assess and manage risk of changes to production systems ensuring quality and compliance
- Perform secure implementation of network changes through automated pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network and automation initiatives with business goals
- Lead technical discussions and mentor engineers in both networking and automation best practices
- Provide implementation guidance including support outside standard business hours when required
- 5+ years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
- 5+ years of Infrastructure Automation experience
- 5+ years of Python scripting and Ansible automation development
- 3+ years of experience with GitHub Actions GitHub Copilot CI/CD pipelines
- Strong expertise in:
- Routing & Switching (BGP WAN ISP interconnects)
- WLAN MPLS IPT DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI)
- SD-WAN control plane and overlay networks
- Experience working with Linux environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Nautobot or similar network automation platforms
- Experience with:
- Cisco SD-WAN
- Meraki SD-Branch
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Certifications such as:
- CCNP CCIE DevNet or Data Center certifications
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible GitHub CI/CD frameworks)
- Certification or exposure to Automation or Generative AI (GenAI)
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design coding testing analysis and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations security risks and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security compliance privacy and ethical standards
9 Jul 2026
*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.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years Network Engineering experience
- 5+ years Infrastructure Automation experience
- 5+ years Python scripting and Ansible automation development
- 3+ years with GitHub Actions GitHub Copilot and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong expertise in Routing & Switching (BGP WAN ISP interconnects)
- Experience with WLAN MPLS IPT DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI)
- Experience with SD-WAN control plane and overlay networks
- Experience working with Linux environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
- Experience supporting and engineering on Cisco and Arista platforms (ISR ASR Catalyst)
- Design and review High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) and lead complex implementations
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and APIs for network automation
- Experience with Nautobot or similar network automation/source-of-truth platforms
- Experience with Cisco SD-WAN
- Experience with Meraki SD-Branch
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Certifications such as CCNP CCIE DevNet or Data Center certifications
- Certification or exposure to Automation or Generative AI (GenAI)
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking investment and mortgage products and services as well as consumer and commercial finance through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending Commercial Banking Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation information security and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation empowering communities and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life not just work. It means having robust benefits competitive compensation and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community celebrated for being your authentic self and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations work-life balance and mental and physical health. We ranked in the top 3 on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.
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