Lead Information Security Engineer

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
• standards Design, document, test, maintain
• provide issue resolution recommendations for highly complex security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications
• 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
• business continuity Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments
• 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
• equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience
• equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in engineering & technology 5+ years of Technology/Information security experience 5+ years of Information Security, Data protection, Cryptography technologies Experience with engineering and operations for Thales CipherTrust Manager, HSM’s, IBM SGKLM/TKLM, Cloud key managers and/or any other cryptographic supporting products etc.
• Good understanding of Cryptographic protocols & algorithms Intermediate to advanced technical proficiency with Linux OS Good understanding of databases & storage systems with respect to encryption and data protection Intermediate to advanced expertise in scripting and automation, with hands-on experience in developing runbooks using Ansible, Python, PowerShell & Bash scripts
• YAML Good understanding and exposure to emerging technologies including Post Quantum Cryptography & Gen AI Ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction
• manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed environment Consults with technical groups, users and/or vendors to identify and influence functional specifications and business/technical requirements Good knowledge of Agile methodologies, Kanban principles, working with JIRA boards.
• Very good understanding of Change management process including hands on with ServiceNow platform.
• Conduct technical investigation of security-related incidents
• conduct post-incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies Effective verbal, presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills Good negotiation, conflict resolution and decision-making skills Good understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements for data protection Industry certification like CISSP, CCSP etc.
• A highly skilled Thales CipherTrust Engineer to design, deploy, and operate the bank’s cryptographic ecosystem using Thales CipherTrust Manager.
• Ensures robust protection of keys, applications, and sensitive data across payments, digital channels, core banking, and cloud integrations.
• You will own the, Keys Life Cycle Management,, Transparent Encryption, KMIP clients
• security controls that align with NIST, PCI-DSS & Banks Security Policy Job Expectation Manage and operate Thales CipherTrust Platform – Deploy, configure
• maintain the following platforms: CipherTrust Manager (CM) clusters CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE / CTE‑U) CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager (CCKM) IBM SGKLM/TKLM Work with application/ business teams to integrate: PKCS#11 clients JCE providers for Java apps CipherTrust Agent for CTE Database encryption (TDE + HSM integration) Troubleshoot crypto issues: TLS handshake failures, PKCS#11 errors, CTE policy failures, KMIP failures.
• Automate operational tasks using: CipherTrust Manager REST APIs Python, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell Manage CipherTrust Manager high availability, upgrades, patching, and certificate management.
• Implement Transparent Encryption policies for Linux/Windows workloads including GuardPoints, access policies, and application‑aware encryption Manage KMIP clients backed by CipherTrust Manager.
• Implement dual control and split knowledge for all sensitive operations.
• Conduct key ceremonies, tamper checks, when necessary.
• Work as a member of a geographically diverse team of encryption technology experts to administer and maintain large-scale technology solutions across a global enterprise environment.
• Providing technical update to the leadership for all engineering, automation development and provisioning activities Provide mentorship to Encryption Services team members and be a point of contact for technical escalation for team and customers.
• Partner with our Engineering peers to design and engineer robust connectivity and service solutions that emphasize security and encryption best practices.
• Provide solutions analysis and consulting services to several internal Lines of Business, including other technology teams as well as customer-facing business units.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including functional requirements, technical designs, workflow diagrams, application communications diagrams, configuration documents, support documentation, procedural documentation, training materials
• some project documents.
• Participate in vendor support relationships and take an active role in facilitating the exchange of information between vendors and Wells Fargo in order to improve the technologies.
• Participate in audit and compliance activities, always seeking to ensure that our technology systems and human processes comply with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Posting End Date: 22 Jul 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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.
• Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
• 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.