Senior Systems Operations Engineer
Today• Clive, IA
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled Senior Systems Operations Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) within a large-scale Microsoft Active Directory environment. This role is critical to maintaining secure, compliant, and consistent configurations across our enterprise infrastructure
In this role, you will:
- GPO Lifecycle Management: Create, update, and retire GPOs to support evolving business and technical needs.
- OS Baseline Management: Lead annual reviews and deployment of updated baseline configurations.
- Security Remediation: Implement Qualys IDs (QIDs) to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
- OU Governance: Monitor and correct misconfigurations in Windows Server Organizational Units.
- Audit & Compliance: Remediate audit findings related to OS and GPO configurations.
- Incident Response: Provide On-Call support for GPO-related issues and troubleshooting.
- Strategic Execution: Deliver on GPO initiatives aligned with the engineering roadmap.
- Business Consultation: Advise internal teams on GPO solutions for applications such as IIS, SQL NDM, AutoSys, and proxy configurations.
- Infrastructure Expansion: Support implementation of new domain controllers, OUs, and operating systems.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Participate in the GPO Governing Board to align policies across departments.
- Architecture & Design: Develop GPO structures that reflect organizational hierarchy and inheritance models.
- Testing & Validation: Use lab environments and tools (Quest GPOAdmin, RSoP, gpresult) to simulate and verify policy changes.
- Impact Analysis: Conduct proactive analysis to prevent policy conflicts and minimize disruptions.
- 4+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, GPO Administration or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Proven experience managing GPOs in a large-scale Active Directory environment.
- Strong understanding of Windows Server architecture and OU design.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and vulnerability remediation practices.
- Experience with tools such as Quest GPOAdmin, RSoP, and gpresult.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Advanced Windows Active Directory experience.
- Advanced Windows Operating System experience with 2016, 2019 and 2022.
- Familiar with infrastructure automation (PowerShell)
- Experience with enterprise-level audit and compliance processes
- Advanced scripting ability with infrastructure automation (PowerShell)
- Experience with highly regulated Financial Technology environments
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Collaboration with cross-function teams (network, storage, app teams)
- Superior customer service skills
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- This role offers a hybrid in-office work schedule
- The position will also require a 5x8 with On-Call rotational schedule
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.
$41.83 - $80.77
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
20 Aug 2025
* 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.
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Client-provided location(s): Clive, IA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-482452-6
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-15T18:08:48
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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