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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Wireless LAN, Access Network, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Complex Networks, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Control, Ansible, SAP Sales and Distribution, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Internet Protocol Telephony, GitHub Copilot, Delivery Pipeline, Generative AI, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c6a8120a1b4d8f39 ## About the Role * 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 automation development * 3+ years of experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, CI/CD pipelines * Strong expertise in: + Routing & Switching (BGP, WAN, ISP interconnects) + WLAN, MPLS, IPT, DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI) + SD-WAN control plane and overlay networks * Experience working with Linux environments * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems, * Experience with Nautobot or similar network automation platforms * Experience with: + Cisco SD-WAN + Meraki SD-Branch * Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies * Certifications such as: + CCNP, CCIE, DevNet, or Data Center certifications * Experience with automation tools (Ansible, GitHub, CI/CD frameworks) * Certification or exposure to Automation or Generative AI (GenAI), * Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents) * Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting * Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions * Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations * Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments * Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards ## Description * Lead the design and deployment of scalable automation frameworks using Ansible, Python, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines * Integrate and extend Nautobot (or similar platforms) as a network source-of-truth and automation engine * Utilize GitHub Copilot and modern tooling to accelerate development and improve engineering efficiency * Maintain and execute the network automation roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of strategic initiatives, * Design, review, and guide High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) for both automated and traditional network solutions * Lead complex implementations, upgrades, migrations, and configurations across Access and Data Center environments * Support and engineer on Cisco and Arista platforms (ISR, ASR, Catalyst) and enterprise network ecosystems * Drive remote end-user network access capabilities and improvements, * Diagnose and resolve complex network issues using diagnostic, simulation, and automation tools * Monitor performance trends and recommend improvements across hardware and software lifecycle * Identify gaps in processes and implement automation to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Security, Risk & Compliance * Design and implement secure, compliant network solutions aligned with regulatory and enterprise standards * Assess and manage risk of changes to production systems, ensuring quality and compliance * Perform secure implementation of network changes through automated pipelines Collaboration & Strategy * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network and automation initiatives with business goals * Lead technical discussions and mentor engineers in both networking and automation best practices * Provide implementation guidance, including support outside standard business hours when required ## Related Videos - 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