Lead Network Engineer Carrier Engineering

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in Carrier and large enterprise Network and Telecom infrastructure environments, with financial industry experience being preferable.
• Partner on all circuit-related projects and issues, both internally (technical, operational, managerial levels) and externally with carrier service providers.
• Analyze transport networks from both technical and financial perspectives.
• Relate and define financials to technical solutions, with deep expertise in RFI/RFQ/RFP creation and scoring.
• Develop business cases and plans.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Procurement/Supply Chain in driving carrier MSAs, service and pricing schedules, and technologies.
• Act as a trainer, leader, and mentor to internal team members to elevate Carrier Engineering expertise.
• Conduct technology and network assessments, including solutions to enhance or create new business opportunities and integrating multiple technologies into the Wells Fargo network.
• Serve as an SME consultant to internal clients and technical management in all areas of Telecom.
• Aid in the research and documentation of industry best practices.
• Consult with technical groups, users, and/or vendors to identify and influence functional specifications and business/technical requirements.
• Consult in the forecasting of carrier network traffic and capacity.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or 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 colocation facilities and/or third-party data centers.
• Thorough knowledge of Carrier technologies such as MPLS and switched Ethernet.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for a 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 and within a strong team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carrier footprints, product offerings, platform hierarchy, and financials associated with telecom services.
• Solid knowledge and experience in transport systems, access planning, and capacity management.
• Understanding of 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 colocation) to a wide variety of audiences.
• Relevant Optical Network certifications, such as 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

The base pay range offered for this position is $119,000.00 - $187,000.00. Pay may vary based on factors such as demonstrated prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• 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

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Posting End Date

7 May 2026

Job postings may be removed early due to applicant volume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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. See our Drug and Alcohol Policy for more information.

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.

Req Number: R-538227