Lead Information Security Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer for the Database Technology organization.
In this role, you will:
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
5+ years of hands-on experience in relational and non-relational DBMS
5+ years of experience in database security, database administration, or a combination of both
5+ years of scripting experience using Windows PowerShell, Unix Shell Scripting, Python
Desired Qualifications:
5+ years of hands-on experience in information security tools and technologies
5+ years of experience in combination of database masking, database monitoring or Database Vulnerabilities
5+ years of experience process definition, assessment and documentation
5+ years Ansible experience
IBM Security Guardium
Splunk Architecture
CISSP/CCSP
Experience in Azure/AWS/GCP
5+ years of scripting experience using Java or PL-SQL
Knowledge and understanding of Big Data
Knowledge and understanding of application security planning and security architecture
Knowledge and understanding of information security risk assessment or audit
Experience with Database authentication tools, database firewall and Encryption is preferred
Experience with Azure services for database servers and instances
Experience in Azure Arc hybrid and multi-cloud environment
Understanding of cloud authentication (AWS and GCP) for managed database instances
Good understanding of NIST and CIS Database Security standards
Familiar with data security frameworks and standards such as PCI, ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced Information Security technical skills
Ability to manage complex issues and develop solutions
Job Expectations:
This position does require working on call
This position requires working from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.
There is no Visa sponsorship available for this position
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
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
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
Posting End Date:
7 Sep 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
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
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