Lead Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes! This role is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week and work from home two days a week. The position will be seated in the cities posted on the req. There is no visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role. About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Automation Engineer to modernize and automate the network infrastructure using Ansible, Python, GitHub workflows, and Nautobot.  Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com . You will lead the design and deployment of scalable, secure automation solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and compliance across enterprise networks. You will make an impact by identifying and remediating gaps in existing network processes through automation and innovation and deliver high-quality engineering solutions aligned with business objectives.  You will maintain automation roadmap and ensure timely project delivery and serve as a technical leader in automation for access and data center environments. In this role, you will: Lead the development and deployment of automation frameworks using Ansible, Python, and GitHub workflows to manage large-scale network infrastructure Design and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) for automated network solutions Integrate and extend Nautobot for network source-of-truth and automation workflows Develop  GitHub Work Flows to accelerate code development and improve engineering efficiency Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using diagnostic and simulation tools Drive lifecycle management of network hardware and software through automated pipelines Perform secure implementation of network changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards Collaborate and consult with cross-functional teams to align automation initiatives with business goals 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 Infrastructure Automation experience 5 + years of Python scripting and Ansible playbook development experience 3+ years of experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines 5+ years of network technologies experience including Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), IP Telephony (IPT), DNS, DCHP, and IP Address Management (DDI), and Wide Area Network (WAN) interconnects Desired Qualifications: Experience with Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technologies Experience with Nautobot or similar network automation platforms Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies Certification in Automation or Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Job Expectations: Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening This position offers a hybrid work schedule This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship​ or Visa transfer Locations: 401 Las Colinas Blvd W - Irving, Texas 75039 2600 South Price Rd - Chandler, Arizona 85286 300 South Brevard St - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 1301 Solana Blvd - Westlake, Texas 76262 Posting End Date:   30 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