Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center

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Sterling, VA, USA
Hybrid
104K-168K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Design, build, enhance and govern data center infrastructure; enforce site integrity and security policies; oversee 24x7 hardware and Layer 1 cabling operations; schedule installs/decommissions; lead remediation of risks; collaborate with stakeholders on complex upgrades, cloud security, and availability.
Summary Generated by Built In
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer within the Data Center Hosting Services (DCHS) team and reports directly to the Data Center Site Manager responsible for one or more Core/Regional Data Centers. You will be responsible to design, build, enhance and integrate the technology infrastructure required to support various portfolios. You will also be a governing focal point for all site activities, ensuring site integrity and systems availability through the enforcement of corporate security and governance policies, information processing facility specifications, technology standards, processes, and disciplines.
You will make an impact by providing proactive identification of risk and the creation and execution of risk remediation plans, provide direction or guidance to less experienced staff comprised of a team of data center engineers covering 7 x 24 x 365+ managing the physical data center hardware and Layer 1 cabling changes. You will oversee scheduling of installations, decommissions, research, and troubleshooting of hardware and environmental events related to data center availability. You must be capable of taking calculated risk with the best interest of the shareholder in mind, make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instruction, and create, implement, and maintain management policies, standards and guidelines designed to implement, support and protect our most valuable IT assets. You will be responsible for establishing, standardizing, and implementing site specific operations policies, standards and guidelines in collaboration with the Corporate Properties Group and other site management partners.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead or participate in high level technical concepts spanning technology and business
  • Develop specifications for complex infrastructure systems, design and test solutions
  • Contribute to the testing of business, application and technical infrastructure requirements
  • Drive solutions to reduce recovery
  • Review and analyze solutions for cloud security, secrets management and key rotations
  • Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices
  • Design complex system upgrades
  • Resolve troublesome trends as they develop
  • Develop a long-range plan designed to resolve problems and prevent them from recurring
  • Direct the daily risk and control flow of operations, focusing on policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 4+ years of data center experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting technology at an enterprise-level
  • Proficiency with server, storage, mainframe and network hardware
  • Proficiency with Layer 1 Infrastructure Design
  • Extensive knowledge of data center operations (space, power, cooling and network)
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of IPv4 & IPv6 subnetting and VLAN technologies to perform FQDN generation and assignments
  • Ability to interact effectively at varying levels of the business and technical organizations; including management
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Precise attention to detail and strong organization skills
  • Focus on strong risk management in critical environments
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled
  • Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
  • Work hours operate in a 3x12 (week 1) and 4x12 (week 2) rotating shift - 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
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.
$104,000.00 - $168,000.00
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:
26 Jul 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.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience
  • 4+ years of data center experience
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays and 3x12/4x12 rotating shifts
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (position not eligible for sponsorship)
  • Proficiency with server, storage, mainframe and network hardware
  • Proficiency with Layer 1 infrastructure design and cabling
  • Extensive knowledge of data center operations (space, power, cooling, network)
  • In-depth knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting and VLAN technologies
  • Experience with cloud security, secrets management, and key rotation
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and coding/testing/debugging
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail; risk management focus

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.

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