About this role:

The Unstructured Data at Rest Encryption (File/Folder) Team, within the Wells Fargo Technology Infrastructure – Secure Network Services – Critical Security Infrastructure organization, is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join an exciting, fast-paced team working on cutting edge cryptographic related technologies. 

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for infrastructure design, engineering, automation, and day to day management of crypto infrastructure.  This infrastructure consists of Windows and Linux servers, software and hardware-based appliances leveraged to provide Cryptographic capabilities companywide at Wells Fargo

Lead incident response activities for highly complex events

Conduct technical investigation of incidents to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies

Need to be capable of creating technical/engineering documentation and have excellent written and oral communication skills

Design, develop and implement automation for manual processes via scripting and other automation tools

Provide security engineering/design for cryptographic solutions and ensure risk mitigation via effective security configuration standards, best practices and while ensuring engineering discipline and quality security technology and business outcomes

Participate in the research, analysis, design, testing and implementation of complex information protection technologies, alongside other teams within our organization

Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for highly complex security and cryptographic technology solutions

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

Work with vendors to understand the technology vendor's roadmap, help to influence that roadmap, and ensure requests for technology/product enhancements are meeting the needs of Wells Fargo

Work with partner engineering teams on identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities and may also conduct risk assessments of infrastructure to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and adherence to best practices

Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals, including managers

Provide periodic 24/7 on-call support rotation and some work will be required to be completed during off hours

May provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.  Given the nature of the encryption technologies, the team environment is very fast paced and requires the ability to drive to solutions as an individual and to work effectively with the team as well

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

3+ years of Unix/Linux Systems Administration experience with in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, OS hardening and OS tuning

2+ years of intermediate to advanced level experience with scripting/automation using tools such as: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, VBScript, or JavaScript, UI path, etc.

Proven experience successfully designing, developing, and deploying automation solutions for technical and engineering processes

2+ years of experience with encryption or tokenization technologies

2+ years of experience performing builds, administration and/or support of hardware security modules or security appliance devices

Intermediate or higher knowledge of cryptographic protocols & algorithms

Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, version upgrades for systems, appliances, and HSMs

Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies

Proven experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments

Intermediate to advanced skills with M365/MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, MS SharePoint Online

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment

Experience with application support in Linux and Windows server environments

Experience performing technical product assessments, including development of implementation plans, in a large enterprise

Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities

Ability to identify and assess issues then make sound decisions

Security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), or equivalent

Cloud certifications such as AZ-900, MS-900, or equivalent/higher

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience with PGP/GnuPG and/or Password Safe

Experience with Thales CipherTrust transparent encryption, Vormetric, or other file encryption technologies

Experience with databases such as Oracle, DB2, SQL server, MongoDB, Teradata

Experience with Splunk including creation of dashboards and alerts

Advanced scripting skills specifically around log rotation, data collection, error collection and alerting

Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, or version upgrades

Experience designing, developing, and implementing synthetic transactions for the monitoring of applications and/or infrastructure

Experience with Puppet/Chef/Ansible or similar automation tools

Public cloud engineering or support experience

Knowledge and understanding of Cryptographic Technologies and Key Management

Knowledge and understanding of banking or the financial services industry

Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames

Application development experience

Job Expectations:

Ability to work on call/off-hours as assigned per the Team on-call rotation

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

This role offers a hybrid in-office work schedule

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting Location:

2600 S Price Rd - Chandler, AZ 85286

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.

$100,000.00 - $196,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

3 Aug 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

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