Lead DNS, DHCP, IPAM, TIme Network Engineer

Wells Fargo & Company•Columbus, OH

2d•$119,000 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer specializing in automation and Infrastructure as Code for enterprise DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) and Network Time Services (NTP/PTP). Develops and maintains Python and Ansible code to automate configuration management, compliance validation, data collection, and reporting to improve consistency, visibility, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will: Automate DNS record lifecycle (create/update/delete) using Python and Ansible to reduce manual work and improve consistency Build Ansible playbooks/roles to standardize DNS configurations across environments and teams Develop Python scripts to validate DNS zone configuration, delegation, and naming standards Integrate DNS automation with CI/CD workflows (version control, testing, packaging, release notes) Produce clear documentation for automated DNS workflows (inputs/outputs, guardrails, runbooks) Create automated compliance checks and produce audit-ready reports on DNS configuration state Automate DNS health checks (resolution, latency, NXDOMAIN rates, recursion behavior) and publish results for monitoring Write automation to support change execution (pre-checks, safe rollouts, post-validation, rollback triggers) 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

Requirements

5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

5+ years Experience automating DNS configuration and validation using Python and Ansible
5+ years Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts for network and service configuration
Ability to develop automation for configuration compliance, auditing, and reporting
3+ years Experience integrating automation with DDI platforms (e.g., Infoblox, BlueCat, or equivalent)
Proficiency writing reusable, maintainable Python code with logging and error handling
3+ years Experience building Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for network services
Familiarity with configuration drift detection and validation techniques
Experience collecting and analyzing service data, metrics, and logs for reporting purposes
Experience working with version control and automation testing workflows

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python and Ansible automation for DNS-related configuration tasks
Ensure automation follows established network standards and guardrails
Automate DNS validation, compliance checks, and configuration audits
Support DNS operations by automating common runbook and request workflows
Collaborate with network and security teams to align automation with controls and processes
Continuously improve automation based on feedback, incidents, and operational needs