Lead Network Engineer Carrier Engineering

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for our Carrier Engineering Services team.  This team focuses on engineering highly available, resilient transport networks that incorporate a vast portfolio of services to our business partners across the Wells Fargo footprint. We are a cohesive team with unmatched telecom experience, technical acumen and a strong commitment to operational excellence and cost efficiency.

In this role, you will:

• Lead in Carrier and large enterprise Network and Telecom infrastructure environments; financial industry experience preferable.
• Successfully partner on all circuit related projects/issues both internally at technical, operational, and managerial levels, as well as externally with carrier service providers.
• Will analyze transport networks on both a technical and financial basis.
• Relate and define financials to technical solutions with deep expertise in RFI/RFQ/RFP creation and scoring.
• Experience with business case development and planning
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Procurement / Supply Chain in driving carrier MSAs, service and pricing schedules and technologies.
• Serve as a trainer/leader/mentor to internal team members to elevate Carrier Engineering expertise.
• Conducts technology and network assessments, including solutions to enhance or create new business opportunities and integrating multiple technologies into the Wells Fargo network.
• Serves as the SME consultant to internal clients and technical management in all areas of Telecom.
• Aid in the Research and documenting of industry best practices.
• Consults with technical groups, users, and/or vendors to identify and influence functional specifications and business/technical requirements.
• Consults in the forecasts of carrier network traffic and capacity.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years of telecommunications experience in designing, pricing, implementing, provisioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting Carrier Class Transport environments.
• Wide range of carrier class network experience with network transport interfaces including both analog and optical delivery methods.
• Broad understanding of optical theory, transport technologies, and the operation of optical transport systems. (including OTN, DWDM, ROADM)
• Proven experience and demonstrated knowledge of colocations and/or third-party data centers.
• Thorough knowledge of Carrier technologies such as MPLS and switched Ethernet.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to wide audience.
• Subject matter expert level in Layer 1 protocols and transport platforms.
• Subject matter expert on Transport facilities, design, construction, and support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex carrier class network initiatives end-to-end with broad enterprise impact
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes in a matrixed, regulated environment
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a strong team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carrier footprints, product offerings, platform hierarchy & financials associated with telecom services.
• Solid knowledge and experience in transport systems, access planning, and capacity management.
• Understands different aggregation models used by Telecom Carriers. (MPLS, OTN, ISP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of circuit design and provisioning by Telecom Carriers.

• International design/carrier experience is a plus.

• Ability to conduct transport related technology updates, network assessments, and carrier facilities reviews, including colocations, to a wide variety of audiences.

• Associated Optical Network certifications, not limited to, but to include Nokia or Ciena Optical Certification (Advanced), MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification, ETA Fiber Optic (CFOS-O or CFOT)

Job Expectations

• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule – 3 days a week on-site/in office and 2 days a week remote.

Locations

• 3075 Loyalty Circle, Columbus, OH
• 1525 W. WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, TX

Pay Range

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.

$119,000.00 - $187,000.00

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

Posting End Date:

7 May 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.

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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