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 with experience in identification, development, and prioritization of security events and automated content. The ideal candidate will have experience in the development lifecycle, identification of logged events to support security use case development and be able to research and use critical thinking to understand over the horizon detection capabilities through automated alerting.The successful candidate will have a well-rounded understanding of on premises servers, network, endpoint and cloud detections among other, broad range technologies. The successful candidate will also be able to effectively convey observations and development deliverables to a wide audience.In this role, you will:Lead operationalization and effectiveness of security contentProvide security consulting on large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standardsDesign, 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 securityReview and correlate security logsUtilize 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 continuityIdentify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternativesCollaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managersLead a team to achieve objectivesDemonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshootingApply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutionsUnderstand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerationsApply AI responsibly in development and production environmentsEnsure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standardsRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education2+ years of Regular Expression (regex) experience3+ years of SIEM development experienceDesired Qualifications:Advanced Information Security technical skills and understanding of information security practices and policiesUnderstanding of Agile practicesExperience working on a Scrum teamAbility to manage complex issues and develop solutionsAbility to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple prioritiesKnowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutionsExperience analyzing large data setsExperience with host and/or network log analysis as applied to incident response / threat huntingKnowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidentsStrong investigative mindset with an attention to detailAbility to present complex issues and recommended solutions to all levels of leadershipJob Expectations:Posting End Date: 3 Sep 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: CHARLOTTE, NC; CHANDLER, AZType: Full time