Lead Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo

Lead Network Automation Engineer at Wells Fargo creating automation solutions for network operations. Involved in leading technical issues, collaborations, and leveraging AI for development.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeColumbus • Arizona, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Network Engineering and automation, with a strong focus on creating network automation solutions and utilizing AI-assisted development tools. Proficient in managing complex technical issues, ensuring compliance, and implementing secure network solutions.

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Network EngineeringAutomation SolutionsAI-Assisted DevelopmentAnsibleCCIE

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Hard Skills

Network AutomationPythonRESTYAMLJINJANETCONFGitJiraJenkinsIP Routing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Ansible TowerCisco DCNMArista CVPAgile Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIE

Industry Keywords

Network ManagementOrchestration ToolsService Level AgreementsSecurity ComplianceTechnical Design Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleJenkinsPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of combined Network Engineering and automation experience
CCIE or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience creating network automation solutions
5+ years experience with Ansible, JINJA, NETCONF, Python, REST, YAML, YANG, or Robot
5+ years experience in Git, Jira, Jenkins usage and integrations
5+ years experience with network management, automation, and orchestration tools, such a Ansible Tower, Cisco DCNM and Arista CVP
Experience with Agile methodology
Knowledge and understanding of technical experience including IP routing, switching, load balancing and firewall
Experience creating automated testing
Experience working in a large enterprise environment
Experience with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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