Lead information Security Engineer

About this role:

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.

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join our team as a member of the Cyber Threat Fusion Center (CTFC). Engineers in the CTFC are responsible for handling escalations from Tier 1 analysts and assisting with escalations to Tier 3. Acting as subject matter expert on tools, represent Tier 2 on the Shift Turnover Meeting and provide QA feedback to analysts and engineers. Represent CTFC in Enterprise Security Council meetings and collaborate in creating and updating Incident Response documentation. Engineers will begin their day with proactive monitoring in the event there are no escalations or other responsibilities awaiting completion and assist management in gathering metric reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for moderately 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 medium projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards

• Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for moderately 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 consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

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

• 3+ years of Incident Response Protocols and Tools experience

• Detection engineering experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) products

• Knowledge and understanding of security analytics including: incident response and a digital forensics discipline

• Knowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions

• Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry

• Experience with host and/or network log analysis as applied to incident response / threat hunting

• Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidents

• Certifications in one or more of the following: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)

• Experience in a 24 x 7 x 365 global security operations center environment

Job Expectations:

• Position is Tuesday - Friday 4x10hr shifts with rotational on call support

• This role offers a hybrid work schedule

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations:

• 1525 WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Posting End Date:

2 Jun 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

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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.

Req Number: R-548212