Wells Fargo

Network Operations Shift Manager

Wells Fargo$110K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent
  • 2+ years of Leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Network Operations or Priority Support
  • Proven ability to lead teams in complex network environments
  • Experience resolving high severity network issues

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a network engineering team
  • Establish operating priorities and accountability
  • Mentor engineers to enhance technical skills
  • Provide leadership during major incidents
  • Act as escalation point for critical network issues
  • Oversee complex troubleshooting across core network technologies
  • Drive analysis using packet capture tools

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • No telecommuting option
  • Emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Strong focus on teamwork and cross-department collaboration
  • Potential for personal growth through mentorship and technical guidance
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Network Engineering Manager who covers jobs responsible for direction and support for computer-based information and communication systems, including technical, programming and development, network communications, and systems analysis.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead and develop a team of network engineers providing advanced troubleshooting and escalation support
  • Establish clear priorities, operating cadence, and accountability across the tools and Priority Support teams
  • Mentor and guide engineers to build deep technical capability and operational excellence
  • Provide leadership during Major Incident bridges, ensuring clear technical direction, timely updates, and rapid resolution
  • Act as the senior escalation point for high severity network issues impacting critical services
  • Ensure strong post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
  • Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues across:
    • Routing, switching, firewalls
    • Load balancers (F5), proxies, SD WAN
  • Drive deep analysis using packet capture and observability tools such as Sniffer and Infinistream
  • Identify patterns in incident and change-related issues to drive systemic improvements
  • Improve operational discipline across change management, break-fix, and restoration activities
  • Drive reduction in recurring incidents through collaboration with engineering and architecture teams
  • Partner with Network Engineering, Architecture, Service Management, and other technology towers
  • Engage vendors and TAC organizations to escalate and resolve complex issues
  • Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders by aligning on priorities and delivering outcomes
  • Oversee emergency break-fix changes and ensure adherence to enterprise change management processes
  • Provide operational input into engineering initiatives and infrastructure improvements
  • Ensure documentation, timelines, and reporting meet enterprise standards
  • Lead a follow-the-sun support model, including on-call rotations and after-hours escalation coverage
  • Ensure consistent support for critical platforms and priority customers
  • Strong analytical mindset with focus on rapid, accurate problem resolution
  • Ability to lead calmly during major incidents and crisis situations
  • Strong communication skills across both technical and executive audiences Proven ability to build partnerships across engineering, operations, and vendors
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and risk reduction
  • Strong documentation and reporting discipline

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 2+ years of Leadership experience
  • Experience in Network Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
  • Leadership experience
  • Demonstrate experience in Network Operations, Priority Support, or equivalent experience
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution of complex network issues in large-scale environments


Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in network operations or advanced support roles

  • Strong knowledge of Routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP)Layer 2 6 networking, IP subnetting, QoS, MPLS, SD WAN

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms: Cisco routers and switches Firewalls (Cisco/Checkpoint)Load balancers (F5)Proxy infrastructure

  • Experience troubleshooting high-impact incidents under time pressure

  • Strong vendor management and escalation handling experience

  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Ansible, Python)


Job Expectations:

  • Telecommuting is not an option for this position

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • Relocation assistance in not available for this position

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:

16 Aug 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

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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.

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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.

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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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1852
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