Lead Information Security Engineer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
Chandler
Irving
Iselin

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

119000.00 - 224000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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. As a Lead Information Security Engineer for the Internal Cyber Operations team, you will spearhead efforts to modernize and enhance our cyber insider threat capabilities. This pivotal role involves working with a skilled team of engineers to implement cutting-edge technologies, drive strategic advancements, and build a world-class insider threat program. We are seeking a highly motivated leader passionate about protecting the organization from internal cyber threats through innovative threat detection, incident response, and proactive defense strategies.

Job Responsibility:

Work within a team of engineers to implement, maintain, and advance technologies focused on detecting and mitigating insider cyber threats, aligning with the organization's internal security mission
Oversee daily operations in insider threat detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting, emphasizing user behavior analytics (UBA) and endpoint monitoring
Collaborate with cross-functional cyber teams to address gaps in insider threat detection capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with broader security strategies
Direct long-term remediation efforts for insider threat incidents and internal cyber hygiene issues, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Mentor team members on leveraging UBA and related tools to uncover insider threats, incorporating machine learning or anomaly-based detection to enhance identification accuracy
Investigate and respond to potential cyber incidents that could pose risk to the organization with a focus on insider cyber threats

Requirements:

5+ years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, formal training, military experience, or education
3+ years of experience in cyber defense investigation and incident response
1+ years of experience in cyber threat engineering, preferably via SIEM, EDR, or UBA
Highly refined and professional communications, both verbal and written

Nice to have:

1+ years of experience leveraging machine learning or anomaly-based detection methodologies to uncover either internal or external cyber threats
1+ years of experience performing digital investigations involving insider threats
Certifications in one or more of the following: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE), or GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 16, 2025

Expiration:
August 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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