Principal Engineer – Network Reliability Engineering

Wells Fargo

. Serve as the technical authority for network software lifecycle management, vulnerability remediation, configuration drift management, and network reliability initiatives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeIrving • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network software lifecycle management, automation, and vulnerability remediation, with a strong focus on engineering strategy and operational reliability. Proven ability to lead modernization initiatives and mentor technical teams while driving compliance and risk management.

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Network Software Lifecycle ManagementNetwork Automation SolutionsInfrastructure As CodeVulnerability RemediationNetwork Observability

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Hard Skills

RoutingSwitchingLoad BalancingNetwork SecurityPythonAnsibleAPIsAIOpsAdvanced AnalyticsCloud Networking

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCNPDevNet

Industry Keywords

Network ReliabilityOperational ScalabilityCompliance ManagementRisk VisibilityChange Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical authority for network software lifecycle management, vulnerability remediation, configuration drift management, and network reliability initiatives
Define and drive engineering strategy, architecture, and roadmap for network lifecycle, compliance, and automation platforms
Lead enterprise-wide network modernization, risk remediation, and technology transformation programs
Partner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Security Engineering, CIO organizations, Product Teams, and Operations partners
Establish engineering standards, governance models, and best practices for patching, code upgrades, validation, change assurance, and operational readiness
Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code, policy-driven controls, and self-healing operational capabilities
Design and implement platform solutions for network observability, compliance management, risk visibility, and operational intelligence
Provide technical leadership for critical incidents, complex investigations, root cause analysis, and systemic reliability improvements
Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and engineering approaches to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Influence enterprise architecture decisions and contribute to strategic technology planning
Mentor engineers and technical leaders
Drive improvements in reliability, availability, operational scalability, vulnerability reduction, and lifecycle compliance
Reduce infrastructure risk through network software lifecycle and vulnerability management strategies
Increase automation adoption and reduce manual operational effort
Improve network reliability, availability, and resiliency metrics
Accelerate remediations through scalable engineering solutions and platform capabilities
Drive modernization initiatives that simplify operations and enhance customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
Expertise in large-scale network platforms including routing, switching, load balancing, network security, DNS, DDI, WAN, cloud networking, and edge infrastructure
Experience building and deploying network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, or similar technologies
Experience with network observability, telemetry-driven operations, AIOps, and advanced analytics platforms
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud networking platforms
Experience driving enterprise vulnerability remediation and software lifecycle management programs
Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, DevNet, or equivalent
Proven record of driving innovation, operational transformation, and reliability engineering practices at scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment practices
Medical accommodation available upon request for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free workplace