Principal Engineer - Secure Network Services

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the strategy, architecture and delivery of secure network solutions in Wells Fargo data centers and Secure Network Interconnect sites. This role is responsible for end-to-end lifecycle ownership, including planning, solution development, design, configuration, and integration of next-generation secure network technologies.

Success in this role requires principal-level technical depth, exceptional troubleshooting capabilities, sound production judgment, architectural influence, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. In addition, this individual will mentor and elevate other engineers while driving measurable improvements in network reliability, service resilience, operational maturity, and the overall stability of critical enterprise network  this role, you will:

Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups

Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking

Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions

Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions

Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization

Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education7+ years of experience in load balancing technologies (server side load balancing & GSLB) with vendors like F5,  AVI, A10, Net Scaler, AWS ELB, Azure Load balancer OR Firewall technologies (palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)5+ years of Software Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5+ years of advanced scripting experience using Ansible, Terraform, Python, YAML, Java, or PL-SQL2+ years of experience with source version control using Git Hub or similar

Experience with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams Desired

Qualifications:

Agile methodology experience

Knowledge/Skills/Ability to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolution

Experience working in a large enterprise environment BS/BA degree or higher in information technology or equivalent work experience accepted

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skill

Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management

Ability to manage initiatives including detailed planning, process management, and documentation

Experience in process Improvement (6 Sigma), solution implementation, and change management

Job Expectations:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$ - $Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

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

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