Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Public Cloud Storage
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Storage Engineer in the Public Cloud Storage space to lead the design, engineering, automation, and adoption of cloud-based storage services with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient storage solutions in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Develop and maintain enterprise storage standards, reference architectures, and engineering best practices
Lead storage strategy initiatives supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cloud adoption
Partner with application, platform, security, and infrastructure teams to accelerate cloud adoption
Design and implement workload migration strategies between on-premises and cloud environments
Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
Automate storage provisioning, lifecycle management, and operational workflows
Establish governance, security, compliance, encryption, and data protection standards
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide architectural recommendations to leadership
Develop patterns for object, file, and block storage consumption across cloud and hybrid environments
Collaborate with vendors and product teams on roadmap development and platform enhancements
Support capacity planning, performance optimization, resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost management initiatives
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership for cloud storage modernization efforts
Requirements
5+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of experience in storage engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure architecture
Deep hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
Proven experience operating in hybrid cloud environments and migrating workloads between on-premises and cloud platforms
Experience developing engineering standards, architecture patterns, and operational governance frameworks
Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, encryption, and compliance requirements
Experience leading large-scale enterprise onboarding and modernization initiatives
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience operating within a regulated enterprise environment
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized storage solutions
Experience integrating storage services into CI/CD and platform engineering workflows
Cloud certifications such as: Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect
Experience with any of the following technologies: Public Cloud, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Filestore, S3, Persistent Disk, Multi-cloud storage architectures, On-Premises NetApp ONTAP, Cohesity, Dell Technologies Storage Platforms
Key Skills
Cloud Storage Architecture
Hybrid Cloud Strategy
Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
Python
Storage Engineering (Block, File, Object)
Cloud Governance & Security
Workload Migration & Modernization
Automation & Platform Engineering
Technical Leadership
Vendor & Product Management
Standards Development
Cost Optimization / FinOps
Disaster Recovery & Data Protection
Job Expectations
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Establish the strategic direction for public cloud storage services
Deliver scalable, secure, and standardized storage platforms
Accelerate cloud adoption through automation and self-service capabilities
Enable seamless workload and data mobility across on-premises and cloud environments
Drive innovation by evaluating and onboarding emerging storage technologies
Improve security, resiliency, operational efficiency, and customer experience across the enterprise storage landscape
Pay Range
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
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