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.

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 ( .

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.

Req Number: R-482223