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

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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

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.