Lead Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo & Company • Irving, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. If you’re energized by solving complex problems, mentoring engineers, and bringing automation-first thinking into large-scale enterprise networks, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Wells Fargo is back in the office, three days a week collaborating for fabulous outcomes! This role has no visa sponsorship or visa transfers.

Requirements

• 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)
• Strong expertise in: WLAN, MPLS, IPT, DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI)
• Strong expertise in: SD-WAN control plane and overlay networks
• Experience working with Linux environments
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Nautobot or similar network automation 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
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, GitHub, CI/CD frameworks)
• Certification or exposure to Automation or Generative AI (GenAI)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
• Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed