Cyber Client Advisor Senior Lead

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McLean, VA, USA
Hybrid
159K-305K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Leads client cybersecurity engagements from needs assessment through solution delivery, serving as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to commercial, corporate, and wealth management clients. Develops tailored strategies, proposals, assessments, cyber wargames, and awareness sessions; identifies service expansion opportunities; and advises leadership. Partners with cybersecurity teams to enhance enterprise cyber defense capabilities, integrate technologies, and address threat, risk, regulatory, and operational resilience challenges.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Cyber Client Advisor Senior Lead (Senior Lead Information Security Analyst), as part of the Technology Management and Strategy team.
Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
You will drive strong client relationships and contribute significantly to the development of our Cyber Client Advisory Program. This role is crucial for understanding client cybersecurity needs, developing and delivering differentiating cyber services, and providing valuable insights to enhance client relationships.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead and manage the full lifecycle of client cybersecurity engagements, from initial needs assessment to successful solution delivery
  • Develop and present tailored cybersecurity strategies and solutions to meet complex client requirements
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, acting as their primary cybersecurity advisor
  • Communicate intricate cybersecurity concepts and solution benefits clearly to both technical and non-technical client stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for expanding cybersecurity services and value within existing client portfolios
  • Provide subject matter expertise and strategic input for the ongoing development and enhancement of the internal Cyber Defender Program
  • Collaborate with internal cybersecurity teams to integrate client challenges and industry trends into the Cyber Defender Program's capabilities
  • Assist in evaluating, selecting, and integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and best practices into both client solutions and the Cyber Defender Program
  • Deliver differentiating cyber services including Cyber Wargames, Education and Awareness sessions and Cyber Maturity Assessments
  • Engage directly with Commercial, Corporate and Wealth Management clients while serving as the external face of Wells Fargo's cybersecurity program
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers across various departments
  • Interact with both internal teams and external client organizations
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to more experienced leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large-scale, cross-functional, or companywide strategies
  • Engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an experienced advisor to leadership
Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 4 years in a client-facing, consulting, advisory, or engagement leadership role, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, and education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide initiatives within complex organizational structures, stakeholder environments, and governance frameworks
  • Proven success leading complex cybersecurity programs and projects while building and maintaining trusted client and stakeholder relationships
  • Strong knowledge of core cybersecurity domains, including threat detection and response, incident response, vulnerability management, security architecture, and cyber risk management
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and drive strategic outcomes across all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape
  • Strong experience developing executive-level client proposals, business cases, presentations, and reports that effectively communicate technical concepts and business value
  • Experience delivering cybersecurity services including risk assessments, cyber threat intelligence, and cyber wargames
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, and results-driven environment
  • Experience building, maturing, or contributing to delivering cybersecurity services and capabilities such as Security Operations Centers (SOC), Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, or Cyber Defense functions
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, and applicable industry regulations
  • Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity or risk management credentials
  • Experience working with advanced cybersecurity technologies, platforms, and tools across threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and security operations
  • Familiarity with the cybersecurity, risk, regulatory, and operational resilience challenges facing large financial services organizations
Job Expectations:
  • Position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Posting Locations:
  • 1751 Pinnacle Dr. McLean, Virginia 22102
  • 300 S Brevard Street. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • 2600 S Price Road. Chandler, Arizona 85286
VA- McLean Pay Range: $191,000 - $305,000 Annually
NC- Charlotte Pay Range: $159,000 - $254,000 Annually
AZ- Chandler Pay Range: $159,000 - $254,000 Annually
    Pay Range
    Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
    $159,000.00 - $305,000.00
    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:
    24 Aug 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, 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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    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.
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    Skills Required

    • 7+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
    • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 4 years in a client-facing, consulting, advisory, or engagement leadership role, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
    • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives in complex organizational and governance environments
    • Experience leading complex cybersecurity programs and projects while building trusted client and stakeholder relationships
    • Knowledge of threat detection and response, incident response, vulnerability management, security architecture, and cyber risk management
    • Exceptional communication, presentation, interpersonal, stakeholder influence, consensus-building, and strategic outcome delivery skills
    • Strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
    • Experience developing executive-level client proposals, business cases, presentations, and reports
    • Experience delivering risk assessments, cyber threat intelligence, and cyber wargames
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
    • Experience building, maturing, or delivering cybersecurity services such as SOC, threat intelligence, threat hunting, or cyber defense functions
    • Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and applicable industry regulations
    • Industry-recognized certification such as CISSP, CISM, or another relevant cybersecurity or risk management credential
    • Experience with advanced cybersecurity technologies, platforms, and tools for threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and security operations
    • Familiarity with cybersecurity, risk, regulatory, and operational resilience challenges in large financial services organizations

    Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Retirement Support Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
    • Parental & Family Support Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
    • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.

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