Wells Fargo

Lead Network Engineer

Wells Fargo$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with advanced network security platforms like F5 and AVI.
  • 4+ years of experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and telephony systems.
  • Proven capability in troubleshooting technical issues related to application security platforms.
  • Experience configuring and supporting Fortinet devices in secure environments.
  • Ability to independently lead technically complex incidents from resolution to coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and resolve complex network-related technical issues and initiatives.
  • Utilize diagnostic tools to maintain and restore service across systems.
  • Perform evaluations and standardize procedures for system efficiency.
  • Research performance trends and suggest improvements to processes.
  • Manage migrations and configurations during upgrades.
  • Design secure network solutions adhering to compliance policies.
  • Identify and recommend corrections for technology process gaps.
  • Collaborate with various teams to reach operational goals.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility in working environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development through mentorship and training.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale network applications.
  • Participation in resolving high-severity incidents enhancing problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled Lead Network Engineerto lead complex technical initiatives across large-scale network applications, data systems, and voice technologies. This role involves diagnosing and resolving advanced issues, implementing secure and compliant network solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Cisco Unified Communications, telephony systems, and network troubleshooting, along with a strong understanding of regulatory standards and infrastructure best practices.

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 experiencesupporting enterprisescale environments, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 5+ years of handson experienceconfiguring, supporting, and troubleshooting advanced network security and traffic management platforms, including F5 (LTM and ASM), AVI load balancers, and Enterprise proxy and web filtering solutions
  • 4+ years of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) experience
  • 4+ years of Telephony experience
  • 4+ years of technical troubleshooting experience
  • Demonstrated expertise supporting application security and delivery platforms, including, Application Security Manager (ASM), Imperva SecureSphere, Akamai Virtual Front Door (VFD)
  • Handson experience installing, configuring, and supporting Fortinet devices, particularly in secure ingress/egress or SNIrelated environments
  • Proven ability to operate independently as a technical leadduring complex, highseverity, or highimpact incidents, including, Owning issue resolution endtoend, Making realtime technical decisions, and Coordinating across multiple teams and vendors
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to, Clearly communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership in nontechnical terms, and Provide concise impact assessments, risk summaries, and resolution updates
  • Leadership and mentorship experience, including, Coaching and guiding junior engineers, and Providing training, technical review, and escalation support.


Desired Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience troubleshooting SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) call flows
  • Experience configuring and supporting CIENA network devices, particularly in support of Dark fiber backbone or optical transport infrastructure
  • Experience supporting new or emerging technologies, including the ability to, Quickly learn new platforms, and Provide early operational support during rollout phases
  • Process and operational improvement experience, including, Providing technical input into existing and new support processes
  • Designing solutions that shift resolution to lower support tiers where appropriate
  • Knowledge and understanding of Session Border Controllers (SBCs)
  • Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology infrastructure and networking
  • Knowledge and understanding of contact center environments and associated technologies
  • Knowledge and understanding of Genesys call system
  • Knowledge and understanding of voice systems engineering and/or architecture
  • Knowledge and understanding of call recording systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trader/turret telephony systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of automation technologies and tools
  • Vendor certifications (Cisco, Ribbon/Sonus, SIP, Network+, etc.)

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Shift Schedule:

  • Wednesday and Saturday: 7AM - 3PM / 11AM - 7PM
  • Thursday and Friday 7AM 6PM

Posting End Date:

1 Jun 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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1852
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