Lead Information Security Engineer - Cyber Defense Management

Position Summary

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer in Technology as part of Cybersecurity. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Lead Information Security Engineer is responsible for delivering, integrating, and maintaining cybersecurity tools and capabilities across all security domains. This role provides senior engineering expertise with primary responsibility for Cyber Defense Management, ensuring the organization’s critical defense technologies operate effectively and support enterprise‑wide protection goals.

In this role, you will:

• Lead implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of core cybersecurity platforms, including:
  • Network Detection & Response (NDR)
  • Cloud‑Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
  • Secure Web Proxy / SWPP
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
  • SDLC security tooling (SAST/DAST/code scanning)
  • Vulnerability management tools
  • Threat intelligence platforms
  • Telemetry and security data pipelines
• Engineer integrations between cybersecurity systems to improve detection, automation, and incident response.
• Ensure security tools are configured to align with best practices and organizational security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to support Cyber Defense Operations and enterprise security initiatives.
• Develop documentation, standards, and reference architectures for security technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement of defense technologies to address evolving threats.
• Lead computer security incident response activities for highly complex events
• Conduct technical investigation of security related incidents and post incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies
• Provide security consulting on large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
• Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for highly complex security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security
• Review and correlate security logs
• Utilize subject matter knowledge in industry leading security solutions and best practices to implement one or more components of information security such as availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity
• Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Lead a team to achieve objectives

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Hands‑on experience with modern security platforms such as NDR, CNAPP, CSPM, SWPP, vulnerability management suites, or SIEM/SOAR integrations.
• Strong understanding of security architectures, detection engineering, and threat‑driven defense strategies.
• Experience integrating and optimizing tools across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Ability to serve as a senior technical lead and collaborate across security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in large enterprise or public‑sector environments.
• Familiarity with secure development lifecycle practices and code security tools.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (e.g., GCIA, GMON, GDSA), or cloud security credentials.
• Experience with automation/scripting to support security tooling (Python, PowerShell, or similar).

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 - $224,000.00

Posting End Date:

12 Mar 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, visit Disability 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.