Senior Information Security Engineer - CTFC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer.

In this role, you will:

• 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:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security, with a strong focus on Security Operations.
• 4+ years of experience working with enterprise SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk, including use case development, log analysis, and alert tuning.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies, including the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST frameworks.
• Proven experience in Security Incident Response, including detection, investigation, containment, mitigation, and remediation processes.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security standards, along with deep understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows OS internals and system configurations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to correlate events and identify potential threats across diverse environments.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CHFI, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., XSOAR), threat intelligence integration, and automation/orchestration is an added advantage.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investigation findings and recommendations.

Job Expectations:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts, ensuring timely and effective case handling and resolution.
• Conduct detailed security investigations, performing analysis, correlation, and validation of potential threats.
• Collaborate closely with Malware Engineering and Content Development teams to enhance detection capabilities and response strategies.
• Proactively identify operational challenges, escalate critical issues, and seek guidance from leads when required.
• Take ownership of Severity 1 (Sev1) incidents, including driving bridge calls, coordinating response activities, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Follow up on high-priority incidents and effectively coordinate with cross-functional resolver groups to ensure closure.
• Support leads in activities such as network vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with corporate security policies and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on processes, detection use cases, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of investigations, findings, and actions taken.
• Participate in 24x7 global security operations, including shift-based monitoring and incident response at the Security Operations Center (SOC).

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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.

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