About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join our Chief Technology Office (CTO). Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .

You will provide cyber risk and threat identification by proactively and continuously monitoring the internal and external landscape for events, risks, threats, malicious code, vulnerabilities, and attacks related to the Financial Services industry or Wells Fargo specifically. You will leverage your experience and applied knowledge to assist in the workflow, life cycle design and implementation of network security products. You will bring your combination of technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to align security measures with organizational goals to this role.

You will research and communicate information to the appropriate partners and provide actionable intelligence by enriching cyber threat intelligence from our partners, vendors, and open sources to protect external facing and internal based computing assets, data, customers, and brand reputation.

You will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructures to protect critical assets and data. Leveraging your expertise in Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point firewalls, you will ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance across the enterprise environment. You will be responsible for:

• Firewall Management: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point firewalls to secure the organization’s network

• Policy Development: Design and implement firewall rules, access control policies, and NAT configurations to ensure compliance with security standards and business requirements

• Monitoring & Optimization: Conduct regular performance monitoring, rule base reviews, and policy cleanups to enhance efficiency and eliminate redundancies

• Threat Mitigation: Analyze and respond to security incidents, ensuring swift remediation of vulnerabilities and threats

• Network Architecture: Collaborate with network architects to design scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions

• Automation & Reporting: Develop scripts and tools to automate firewall policy updates and generate detailed security reports

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure firewall configurations align with organizational security frameworks and industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001)

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to support project requirements and address cross-functional security challenges

In this role, you will:

• 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

• 4+ years of experience with network security products including installation, migration, upgrades, and de-commission

• 4+ years of experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point firewalls, including advanced features like Threat Prevention, SSL Inspection, and VPN configuration

• 4+ years of experience in creating, auditing, and refining firewall policies across complex network environments

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS systems, and incident response strategies

• Experience with diagnosing and resolving firewall and network-related issues

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as Python and Bash for policy updates and workflow optimization

• One or more of the following certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Fortinet Network Security Expert 4 or 5 (NSE4/5), Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Job Expectations:

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

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship​

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• Flexibility to work in a on call 24/7 environment

Locations:

• 1301 Solana Blvd - Westlake, Texas 76262

• 300 South Brevard St - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Posting End Date:

10 Jan 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

Req Number: R-421689