Lead Information Security Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join our Enterprise Web & Email Security team to lead, design, and implement strategy for proxy-based controls, Cloud Secure Web Gateway (Cloud SWG), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) capabilities in a hybrid environment.
The ideal candidate will bring broad security experience across on-prem and cloud-based web security platforms, with strong knowledge across multiple layers of defense including endpoint, proxy, SaaS, and infrastructure. This role is designed to ensure success in our next-generation approach to discovering, controlling, and mitigating cloud and web-based risk pathways across both on-prem and cloud environments.
In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise proxy policy, Cloud SWG, and CASB controls for highly complex hybrid platform solutions
• Participate in technical investigations of security incidents related to web, SaaS, and cloud access, including post-incident analysis and recommendations for mitigation
• Provide security consulting for large initiatives to ensure alignment with corporate security policies, standards, and architectural direction
• Drive, design, document, and maintain a baseline set of security requirements and controls for web, proxy, and cloud access security solutions
• Apply subject matter expertise in industry-leading security technologies and best practices across risk management, threat identification, monitoring, incident response, and access control
• Identify security gaps and architectural weaknesses in web and SaaS access patterns and evaluate remediation alternatives
• Collaborate with and influence engineers, architects, managers, and business partners across technology and security teams
• Lead and mentor a team to deliver on strategic and operational objectives

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Experience with enterprise proxy platforms, Cloud Secure Web Gateways (SWG), or web filtering technologies
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions and SaaS visibility/control
• Familiarity with URL categorization, SaaS risk classification, and policy-driven access enforcement
• Experience leveraging Splunk or comparable SIEM platforms for security investigation, and operational analysis related to web activity
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance expectations within a large financial institution
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-scrutiny environment with SLAs and operational accountability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, engineering, and architecture teams

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Possible up to 10% travel

Locations:

• 1525 WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina
• 194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, NJ
• 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona
• 550 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN

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.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00
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:
17 Apr 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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