Principal Engineer - Secure Network Services

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 owns the end-to-end lifecycle—planning, solution development, design, configuration, and integration—of next-generation secure network technologies. Success requires principal-level technical depth, exceptional troubleshooting, sound production judgment, architectural influence, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. The individual will mentor engineers and drive measurable improvements in network reliability, service resilience, operational maturity, and the stability of critical enterprise network services.

Responsibilities

• 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 long-term, large-scale solutions that require vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, business objectives, and technological opportunities 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; recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise as an expert advisor to leadership

Requirements

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 7+ years of experience in load balancing technologies (server-side load balancing & GSLB) with vendors like F5, AVI, A10, NetScaler, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer OR Firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
• 5+ years of Software Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 5+ years of advanced scripting experience using Ansible, Terraform, Python, YAML, Java, or PL-SQL
• 2+ years of experience with source version control using GitHub or similar
• Experience creating and/or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams

Qualifications

• Agile methodology experience
• 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
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism at all levels of the organization
• Experience managing initiatives including detailed planning, process management, and documentation
• Experience in process improvement (Six Sigma), solution implementation, and change management

Pay

$159,000.00 - $254,000.00 base pay range. Pay may vary depending on factors including demonstrated performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

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