Lead Network Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer with enterprise experience engineering, developing and implementing large scale DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) and Time Services (NTP, PTP) solutions.
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:

• Deep understanding of DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM), and Network Time Protocol (NTP) systems, including architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions for core network services.
• Advanced scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation of log rotation, data collection, error handling, and alerting.
• Hands-on experience with synthetic transaction development for proactive monitoring of infrastructure and applications.
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced staff.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD automated build and deployment processes.
• Advanced scripting skills specifically around log rotation, data collection, error collection and alerting.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing synthetic transactions for the monitoring of applications and/or infrastructure.
• Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, or version upgrades.
• Knowledge and understanding of logging and monitoring tools.
• Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment.
• Proven experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work onsite in the office in a hybrid model, 3 days per week on-site/in-office and 2 days per week remote
• Remote work is not available for this position
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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 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:
1 Sep 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.
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