Lead Information Security Engineer

About this role:
Are you looking for a chance to be part of a high performing team that is passionate about data? Does the thought of building a modern hybrid data platform from the ground up excite you? We are looking for someone to join our team to help enable solutions for the next generation of data analysis while working in a fast-paced environment that fosters growth and development. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
We are currently seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to apply deep technical skills to create data products, develop automated governance tools, and build a world-class analytics and governance capability for Wells Fargo's Cyber Security Ecosystem. The successful candidate will continually innovate and pioneer the use of new technologies, and drive adoption of these amongst a team of talented data engineers. You will be an integral part of a team focused on Attack Surface Management, tasked with identifying risk in the Wells Fargo Ecosystem. You will be a vital member of an agile team helping to lead the design and hands-on implementation of modern data processing capabilities. This is a visible role that allows you to share your knowledge and skills with other developers and product teams in a collaborative environment.
In this role, you will:

• Implement and operationalize modern self-serve data capabilities to ingest, transform, and distribute data for a variety of security pillars
• Enable secure data pipelines to ensure data protection in transit and at rest
• Leverage APIs to automate data governance capabilities and ensure proper data observability throughout the data flows
• Create repeatable processes to instantiate data processes that detect risks and compliance gaps and escalate appropriately
• Leverage AI/Agentic frameworks to automate data management, governance, and data consumption capabilities
• Create repeatable processes to instantiate data processes that fuel analytics products and business decisions
• Work with principal engineers, product managers, data engineers and cybersecurity to roadmap, plan, and deliver key data capabilities based on priority

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 python scripting experience
• 3+ years of .net software development experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Design and implementation of highly scalable and modular data pipelines with built-in data controls for automating data governance
• Dev Ops and CI/CD deployments including Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with SQL or MS-SQL is a plus

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on-site in one of the listed locations in a hybrid environment
• This job is not available for visa sponsorship

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
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:
5 Dec 2025
* 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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