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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer - Secure Network Services - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $305,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, Github, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Ansible, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, YAML, Network Switches, Scripting, Load Balancing, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Fortinet, Web Technologies, Terraform, Software Version Control, Citrix Netscaler - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fd8a8433f65ef5b2 ## About the Role * 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 7+ years of experience in load balancing technologies (server side load balancing & GSLB) with vendors like F5, AVI, A10, NetScaler, AWS ELB, Azure Load balancer OR Firewall technologies (palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.) * 5+ years of Software Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 5+ years of advanced scripting experience using Ansible, Terraform, Python, YAML, Java, or PL-SQL * 2+ years of experience with source version control using GitHub or similar * Experience with creating and or updating technical design documentation used by engineering teams Desired Qualifications: * Agile methodology experience * Knowledge/Skills/Ability to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolution * Experience working in a large enterprise environment * BS/BA degree or higher in information technology or equivalent work experience accepted * Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skill * Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management * Ability to manage initiatives including detailed planning, process management, and documentation * Experience in process Improvement (6 Sigma), solution implementation, and change management ## Description Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the strategy, architecture and delivery of secure network solutions in Wells Fargo data centers and Secure Network Interconnect sites. This role is responsible for end-to-end lifecycle ownership, including planning, solution development, design, configuration, and integration of next-generation secure network technologies. Success in this role requires principal-level technical depth, exceptional troubleshooting capabilities, sound production judgment, architectural influence, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. In addition, this individual will mentor and elevate other engineers while driving measurable improvements in network reliability, service resilience, operational maturity, and the overall stability of critical enterprise network services. In this role, you will: * Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups * Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking * Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions * Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions * Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization * Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership ## Related Videos - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)