Lead Network Engineer
Wells Fargo · IRVING, TX
$119,000–$187,000from the description
Jul 27, 2026
IRVING, TX
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level network engineering role at Wells Fargo focused on designing, automating, and operating large-scale Internet network infrastructure within enterprise data centers. The position involves developing standardized network architectures, driving full automation of provisioning and operations, and handling complex routing, switching, and security solutions. It suits an experienced network engineer with strong automation and scripting skills alongside deep expertise in enterprise routing protocols.
Senior level · 5+ years · Unspecified · Full-time
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $101,310 (middle half $79,725–$129,425). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The job title is 'Lead Network Engineer' with no explicit seniority level word (Junior/Senior/Staff/etc.), so advertised seniority is Unspecified; the 5+ year requirements and lead-level scope support a Senior classification.
This role sits at the boundary between network infrastructure operations (15-1244) and software/automation development (15-1252). The primary framing is network engineering and architecture, but the role has substantial automation and scripting requirements (Ansible, Python, Go, REST). 15-1244 was chosen as the primary code because the core mission is designing and operating network infrastructure; 15-1252 is noted as a close alternative given the depth of automation work.
No work location is specified in the posting beyond Wells Fargo Data Centers generally; the CBSA is left unspecified.
RIP is listed alongside BGP and OSPF in the required routing protocols section; it is included as required per section placement, though it is rarely a primary protocol in large enterprise environments at this level.
The required qualifications list Ansible twice — once in the scripting/tools list and once as a standalone network automation tool requirement. Both instances are captured under a single Ansible skill entry.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Network Engineering.
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