About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a
Senior Information Security Engineer
to accelerate modernization and scale of our Security Baseline Configuration program. This role is responsible to independently drive complex work to closure in a high-volume environment, lead cross-functional delivery across teams, and raise the technical bar through automation, scripting, and practical AI-enabled efficiency. This role will be accountable to convert policies and legacy procedures into a secure-by-default, consumable catalog of baseline options that shortens deployment timelines and measurably improves security outcomes
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:
4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant Technology /Security discipline
One or more professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CRISC or other industry security certifications
Strong Jira experience (workflow usage, ticket hygiene, dependency/aging discipline)
Experience implementing or tailoring hardening standards aligned to CIS Benchmarks
Expert depth in automation/scripting, baseline configuration engineering, or validation/attestation patterns
Experience building standardized “catalog” offerings or secure-by-default patterns consumed by multiple teams
Proven success in modernizing processes (reducing cycle time, improving consistency and quality)
Strong written communication: concise docs, decisions, and stakeholder updates
Job Expectations:
Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume queue and independently drive complex work to closure
Hands-on experience in security engineering or infrastructure engineering with security responsibilities
Advanced knowledge in at least two relevant domains (e.g., baselines/hardening, scripting/automation, server OS, encryption, network concepts)
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and stakeholder updates
Demonstrated ability to lead technical reviews and validate outcomes (testing/evidence) for security configurations
Own and drive work items from intake → analysis → implementation → validation → closure with minimal supervision
Build, review, and publish baseline configurations and standards aligned to CIS Benchmarks where applicable
Translate policy/requirements into actionable, testable technical configuration guidance
Drive baseline validation (test plans, evidence, outcomes) and iterate based on feedback and telemetry
Maintain a secure-by-default baseline catalog with clear versioning, exceptions guidance, and consumption patterns
Proactively triages and prioritizes incoming requests; creates clarity from ambiguity and incomplete inputs
Own end-to-end delivery for complex work items; manages dependencies, aging, and stakeholder expectations
Communicate status/ETAs early and often; escalates with context and recommended options
Break large work into smaller deliverables; defines acceptance criteria and validation steps
Continuously improve intake, workflow hygiene, and cycle time through lightweight process and automation
Resolve friction with a collaborative, solutions-first approach; minimizes escalation by default
Translate security requirements into actionable steps; negotiates tradeoffs using risk and data
Build durable partnerships; can influence senior engineers and managers through credibility and outcomes
Lead working groups to resolve contested requirements, exception patterns, and implementation constraints
Contribute to program metrics (adoption, exceptions, cycle time) and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with platform teams to integrate baselines into pipelines (e.g., build/deploy/CI checks) where feasible
Apply AI responsibly to accelerate research, analysis, and drafting—with human verification and secure data handling
Demonstrate Advanced knowledge in two or more relevant domains; expert in one domain is a strong plus.
Relevant domains include
Security baseline configurations / hardening (explicitly including CIS Benchmarks)
Scripting/automation/Programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash, C#, Java, etc.)
AI understanding (practical use cases, limitations, and secure usage)
Server OS fundamentals (Windows/Linux)
Network/Firewall concepts (as applicable to baseline requirements)
Encryption fundamentals (as applicable to baseline requirements)
Posting End Date:
31 May 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.
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