Lead Network Automation Engineer
Job description
Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes! This role is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week. There are no visa sponsorships or visa transfers for this position. Wells Fargo is looking for a Lead Network Engineer who thrives at the intersection of network architecture, automation, and cloud innovation. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future state of network engineering—driving modern design, automation strategies, and scalable infrastructure across a complex, enterprise environment. 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. What You’ll Do Lead the design, implementation, and governance of large-scale, highly available network solutions across enterprise and cloud environments Provide technical leadership in developing and executing network automation strategies (Python, APIs, infrastructure-as-code) Establish and maintain engineering standards, patterns, and best practices for network design, deployment, and operations Drive adoption of automation, software-defined networking, and scalable engineering practices Oversee implementation of automated deployment pipelines and operational processes to improve consistency, reliability, and efficiency Utilize advanced monitoring, telemetry, and analytics to support proactive operations and continuous improvement Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering tools, into network engineering practices Ensure solutions meet security, risk, and regulatory requirements, including performing risk assessments and design reviews Identify and mitigate risks to production systems while maintaining service level agreements Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives Mentor and develop engineering talent and influence adoption of modern engineering practices 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 Advanced knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and large-scale system design Strong experience with programming or scripting (Python preferred) for network automation Extensive experience with network automation, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices Experience designing and supporting cloud-based network solutions Strong understanding of security, risk management, and compliance frameworks Desired Qualifications Experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale network automation strategies Experience supporting large-scale or highly distributed network environments Familiarity with observability, analytics, and performance engineering practices Experience with AI-assisted operations, analytics tools, or automation platforms Knowledge of container networking, virtualization, or modern application networking patterns Industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, cloud professional certifications) What to Expect Hybrid work schedule aligned with one of our core locations Flexible hours with occasional after-hours support for implementations Ownership of engineering deliverables, roadmap execution, and performance outcomes A role influencing Access and Data Center technologies and automation strategy Opportunity to drive meaningful impact across a large, complex enterprise environment Posting End Date: 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. 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