About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled and experienced Virtualization and Hardware Engineering Director to lead a team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise virtualization platforms and physical hardware infrastructure. This role will oversee the performance, scalability, and security of virtualized environments and server hardware systems across data centers and cloud environments.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of engineers focused on virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and hardware infrastructure.
• Oversee deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of virtual machines, hypervisors, and physical servers.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning of infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with business needs.
• Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies in virtualization, containerization, and server hardware.
• Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, best practices, and security policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for hardware and virtualization tools.
• Monitor infrastructure KPIs and deliver regular reporting on system health and capacity planning.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 8+ years of strong expertise in virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, etc.)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware, storage, and networking
• 8+ years of familiarity with container platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• 8+ years of proven ability to lead teams and manage complex infrastructure projects
• 8+ years of excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Infrastructure & Operations
• CompTIA Server+, Network+, or equivalent

Job Expectations:

• Telecommuting is not an option for this position
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance in not available for this position
• 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 achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Posting End Date:

*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

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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