Lead Information Security Engineer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Lead Firewall Automation and Certification Engineer role within the Application Hosting – Secure Network Services organization. This role is ideal for a technical leader passionate about network security and automation, with deep expertise in Next-Generation Firewall platforms. You will play a pivotal role in designing, automating, and maintaining secure network infrastructure across our data centers, enabling secure connectivity to business partners, the public Internet, and cloud providers.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct rigorous testing and certification of next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) to validate performance, security efficacy, compliance with industry standards Labs), and interoperability across diverse network environments
Design and implement scalable, secure NGFW architectures across enterprise environments
Lead cross-functional teams in planning and delivering firewall-related projects using Agile methodologies
Develop automation solutions for firewall provisioning, policy management, and operational tasks using Python, Ansible, and other tools
Perform complex firewall certifications, upgrade testing, and developing templated configurations
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in all firewall implementations
Analyze performance trends and recommend improvements to firewall operations and automation
Collaborate with network and cyber partner teams to educate and collaborate for success
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design documentation

Requirements:

5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience
3+ years of hands-on experience with NGFW platforms
3+ years of automation experience
Strong understanding of firewall policy design, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention features, and templated installations
Experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and automation frameworks

Nice to have:

Strong Networking Knowledge - Proficiency in TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and network protocols
Experience with Testing Methodologies-Familiarity with performance, functional, interoperability, and security testing frameworks
Certifications Relevant certifications such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Vendor-specific certs
Knowledge of Industry Standards with Hands-on Experience with Test Tools Proficiency in tools like Ixia, Wireshark, Nmap, and vulnerability scanners
Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible Tower, Terraform, and Git
Experience with Agile methodology and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
Knowledge of network security best practices and compliance frameworks
Experience in large enterprise environments with complex firewall deployments
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Documentation and Reporting Skills-Ability to produce clear, detailed test plans, procedures, and certification reports

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 28, 2025

Expiration:
October 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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