Internal Dev Senior Network Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo Secure Network Services Internal Hosting development team is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the testing, validation, and certification of Cisco and Arista network platforms within a controlled lab environment. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive test plans, executing hardware and software testing, documenting results, and certifying network operating-system releases and solutions before production deployment.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switching platforms, network protocols, test automation, and structured validation methodologies. This engineer will work closely with architecture, engineering, operations, security, automation, and vendor teams to identify risks and ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for functionality, interoperability, performance, resiliency, and operational readiness
In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in implementing network security policies across routers and firewalls
• Manage production networks including Internet Protocol backbone, data centers and edge pops across the globe
• Ensure the continuous availability of all data network services
• Identify gaps, risks and issues and navigate organizational structure to resolve them
• Perform quarterly proactive network testing to ensure proper functioning and reliability of the network
• Investigate and remediate network capacity related issues
• Apply knowledge of security and regulatory policies to design and implement foolproof secured network solutions
• Provide resolution information and work with other teams to complete impact analysis
• Deliver comprehensive and maintenance plans for change management review and approval
• Mentor and train network operations team in the installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Partner cross-functionally with other Product Infrastructure teams in order to continuously improve and apply standards and policies relevant to operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of network development experience using languages like PowerShell, Ansible, or Python.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong Network Design Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of network architecture and standards development
• Ability to research, design, implement, and test industry best practices

Job Expectations
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Posting End Date:
3 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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