Lead strategy, architecture, and delivery of secure network solutions across data centers and interconnect sites. Own end-to-end lifecycle including design, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting. Influence leadership, mentor engineers, and drive improvements in reliability, resilience, operational maturity, and stability of critical enterprise 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 services.
In this role, you will:
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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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.
20 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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 services.
In 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
- 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, 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 one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, 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 with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams
- 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
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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
- Adoption reimbursement
20 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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