Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Lead Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Ansible automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for Windows to lead the design, development, governance, and optimization of enterprise-scale automation solutions. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining reusable Ansible playbooks, driving automation standards, and enabling infrastructure modernization across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in infrastructure engineering with leadership skills to guide teams, establish automation best practices, and accelerate operational efficiency through scalable automation frameworks.

In this role, you will:

• Automation & Infrastructure Engineering Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation workflows.
• Build reusable automation frameworks for server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and application deployment.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Automate operational processes to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
• Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains.
• Technical Leadership Establish automation engineering standards, governance, and best practices across infrastructure teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and administrators.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality, security, and maintainability of automation artifacts.
• Lead automation architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
• Platform & Operations Support enterprise environments spanning Linux, Windows, virtualization, cloud, networking, and storage platforms.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement compliant and secure infrastructure automation.
• Create monitoring, reporting, and automated remediation solutions.
• Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives through automation and orchestration technologies.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Partner with application, cloud, security, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into technical automation solutions.
• Communicate architecture decisions, implementation plans, and operational impacts to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible automation development.
• 5+ years' experience creating and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks, roles, templates, inventories, and collections.
• 5+ years' experience with PowerShell
• 4+ years' experience managing Windows operating environments.
• 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management principles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / Red Hat Automation Platform.
• Experience with Linux operating environment
• Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container platforms.
• Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Understanding of networking, security, identity management, and enterprise infrastructure architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Infrastructure automation experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Relevant certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Azure Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect AWS Solutions Architect

Job Expectations:

There is no Visa sponsorship available for this position. There is no relocation allowance available for this position. This position requires working from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.

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. $119,000.00 - $206,000.00

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