Lead Network Engineer Carrier Engineering

Wells Fargo & Company•Columbus, OH

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for our Carrier Engineering Services team. This team focuses on engineering highly available, resilient transport networks that incorporate a vast portfolio of services to our business partners across the Wells Fargo footprint. We are a cohesive team with unmatched telecom experience, technical acumen and a strong commitment to operational excellence and cost efficiency.

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 telecommunications experience in designing, pricing, implementing, provisioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting Carrier Class Transport environments.
Wide range of carrier class network experience with network transport interfaces including both analog and optical delivery methods.
Broad understanding of optical theory, transport technologies, and the operation of optical transport systems. (including OTN, DWDM, ROADM)
Proven experience and demonstrated knowledge of colocations and/or third-party data centers.
Thorough knowledge of Carrier technologies such as MPLS and switched Ethernet.
Excellent customer service and communication skills to wide audience.
Subject matter expert level in Layer 1 protocols and transport platforms.
Subject matter expert on Transport facilities, design, construction, and support.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex carrier class network initiatives end-to-end with broad enterprise impact
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes in a matrixed, regulated environment
Ability to work both independently as well as within a strong team environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of carrier footprints, product offerings, platform hierarchy & financials associated with telecom services.
Solid knowledge and experience in transport systems, access planning, and capacity management.
Understands different aggregation models used by Telecom Carriers. (MPLS, OTN, ISP)
Demonstrated knowledge of circuit design and provisioning by Telecom Carriers.
International design/carrier experience is a plus.
Associated Optical Network certifications, not limited to, but to include Nokia or Ciena Optical Certification (Advanced), MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification, ETA Fiber Optic (CFOS-O or CFOT)

Responsibilities

Lead in Carrier and large enterprise Network and Telecom infrastructure environments; financial industry experience preferable.
Successfully partner on all circuit related projects/issues both internally at technical, operational, and managerial levels, as well as externally with carrier service providers.
Analyze transport networks on both a technical and financial basis.
Relate and define financials to technical solutions with deep expertise in RFI/RFQ/RFP creation and scoring.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Procurement / Supply Chain in driving carrier MSAs, service and pricing schedules and technologies.
Serve as a trainer/leader/mentor to internal team members to elevate Carrier Engineering expertise.
Conducts technology and network assessments, including solutions to enhance or create new business opportunities and integrating multiple technologies into the Wells Fargo network.
Serves as the SME consultant to internal clients and technical management in all areas of Telecom.
Aid in the Research and documenting of industry best practices.
Consults with technical groups, users, and/or vendors to identify and influence functional specifications and business/technical requirements.
Consults in the forecasts of carrier network traffic and capacity.
Ability to conduct transport related technology updates, network assessments, and carrier facilities reviews, including colocations, to a wide variety of audiences.