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How much do senior layer 1 jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior layer 1 in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Layer 1 vs Network Technician?

AspectSenior Layer 1Network Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, telecom facilitiesOffice, on-site, data centers
ResponsibilitiesNetwork installation, troubleshooting, maintenanceNetwork setup, troubleshooting, hardware support
Industry UsageTelecom, IT servicesIT, telecommunications

Both roles require similar certifications and work in network environments, but Senior Layer 1 typically involves more advanced troubleshooting and system oversight, often in larger data centers or telecom facilities. Network Technicians focus on installation and basic troubleshooting. The Senior Layer 1 role usually demands more experience and technical expertise, making it a step above the Network Technician in complexity and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Senior Layer 1 job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center

Wells Fargo

Sterling, VA • On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Wells Fargo rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 704 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 170 rated banks


Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineerwithin the Data Center Hosting Services (DCHS) team and reports directly to the Data Center Site Manager responsiblefor one or more Core/Regional Data Centers. You will be responsible to design, build, enhance and integrate the technology infrastructure required to support various portfolios. You will also be a governing focal point for all site activities, ensuring site integrity and systems availability through the enforcement of corporate security and governance policies, information processing facility specifications, technology standards, processes, and disciplines.

You will make an impact by providing proactive identification of risk and the creation and execution of risk remediation plans, provide direction or guidance to less experienced staff comprised of a team ofdata center engineers covering 7 x 24 x 365+ managing the physical data center hardware and Layer 1 cabling changes. You will oversee scheduling of installations, decommissions, research, andtroubleshooting of hardware and environmental events related to data center availability. You must be capable of taking calculated risk with the best interest of the shareholder in mind,make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instruction, and create, implement, and maintain management policies, standards and guidelines designed to implement, support and protectour most valuable IT assets. You will be responsiblefor establishing, standardizing, and implementing site specific operations policies, standards and guidelines in collaboration with the CorporateProperties Group and other site management partners.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead or participate in high level technical concepts spanning technology and business
  • Develop specifications for complex infrastructure systems, design and test solutions
  • Contribute to the testing of business, application and technical infrastructure requirements
  • Drive solutions to reduce recovery
  • Review and analyze solutions for cloud security, secrets management and key rotations
  • Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices
  • Design complex system upgrades
  • Resolve troublesome trends as they develop
  • Develop a long-range plan designed to resolve problems and prevent them from recurring
  • Direct the daily risk and control flow of operations, focusing on policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals


Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ 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
  • 4+ years of data center experience


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting technology at an enterprise-level
  • Proficiency with server, storage, mainframe and network hardware
  • Proficiency with Layer 1 Infrastructure Design
  • Extensive knowledge of data center operations (space, power, cooling and network)
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of IPv4 & IPv6 subnetting and VLAN technologies to perform FQDN generation and assignments
  • Ability to interact effectively at varying levels of the business and technical organizations; including management
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Precise attention to detail and strong organization skills
  • Focus on strong risk management in critical environments


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled
  • Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
  • Work hours operate in a 3x12 (week 1) and 4x12 (week 2) rotating shift - 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
  • 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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$104,000.00 - $168,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - 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

Posting End Date:

28 Jul 2026

*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

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

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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

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.


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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health and a low-carbon economy.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

1852

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