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Lead Information Security Engineer

Wells Fargo

Job Description

Posted on: 
September 19, 2024

Summary and company overview

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a motivated Lead Information Security Engineer to join an exciting, fast paced team working on Software Security requirements, secure coding standards and secure design that are focused on protecting information companywide, while enabling software development teams to deliver quality solutions to the business while minimizing friction. This role will provide technical leadership, and be an individual contributor, to a team that specifically deals with secure application design and the prevention of vulnerabilities for internal assets. Additional functions of this role include the oversight of certain Governance, Risk and Control duties. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience creating reusable secure design patterns and secure code libraries that ensure software is developed according to Wells Fargo Cybersecurity policies and standards.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Collaborate across Wells Fargo Technology teams, including Enterprise Architecture, security architecture, Threat Modeling and other Cybersecurity Domain teams to ensure applications are designed in compliance to company policies
  • Present and train Application Security Champions and software engineers on secure design patterns and secure code libraries designed for current and evolving technologies
  • Lead a team to achieve objectives

Job Requirements

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 Software Engineering experience
  • 4+ years of Application Security experience

Desired Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of Secure Design/Secure Architecture experience
  • Strong understanding of application security principles, OWASP Top 10, and common attack vectors and experience with secure coding practices and security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST)
  • Experience in software security assurance and software supply chain security
  • Experience with secure product design
  • Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD automated build and deployment processes
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC or equivalent
  • Cloud certifications such as AZ-900, MS-900 or equivalent/higher
  • Experience in performing security architecture reviews and threat modeling – including hybrid cloud environments
  • Cyber Security Controls Definition & Solutions Architecture Design based on industry specific and regulatory standards & compliances such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, and PCI-DSS
  • Change management and process analysis experience
  • 2+ years of Azure Cloud or Google Cloud Platform experience
  • Subject matter expert in industry security frameworks such as NIST and knowledge bases such as OWASP
  • Possess relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, CSSLP, CASE, GWEB or GSEC

Additional commentary

  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship/Visa Transfer
  • 100% remote work option is not available

Posting End Date:

22 Aug 2024

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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.

Summary and company overview

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a motivated Lead Information Security Engineer to join an exciting, fast paced team working on Software Security requirements, secure coding standards and secure design that are focused on protecting information companywide, while enabling software development teams to deliver quality solutions to the business while minimizing friction. This role will provide technical leadership, and be an individual contributor, to a team that specifically deals with secure application design and the prevention of vulnerabilities for internal assets. Additional functions of this role include the oversight of certain Governance, Risk and Control duties. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience creating reusable secure design patterns and secure code libraries that ensure software is developed according to Wells Fargo Cybersecurity policies and standards.

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