Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer on the Innovation team within Cybersecurity to help drive the evolution of Cyber Defense platforms and intelligence capabilities. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.comThe role operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, large-scale data engineering, cloud architecture, and advanced analytics, supporting the modernization of enterprise cyber operations.This team is responsible for building and advancing the Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform (CTIP), enabling scalable cyber analytics, operational intelligence, AI-driven security use cases, and cross-domain visibility across the enterprise.This role focuses on designing and engineering secure, scalable cyber data and analytics platforms that support vulnerability management, threat detection, cyber intelligence, operational resilience, exposure management and security decisioning. The engineer will lead architecture and engineering efforts across , Azure, and GCP, while ensuring sound data modeling, governance, platform reliability, and secure handling of sensitive cyber telemetry. The role partners closely with cybersecurity architecture, platform engineering, and data science teams to translate security and business requirements into reliable, production-ready solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud-based data and software platforms supporting Information Security and Cyber Defense use cases
- Develop and maintain Python-based backend services, data pipelines, and APIs to enable security analytics, automation, and AI/ML adoption
- Architect data lakes, warehouses, and hybrid data solutions with strong data modeling, governance, and secure data handling practices
- Apply visualization best practices to ensure insights are accessible, meaningful, and aligned with user and stakeholder needs
- Partner with cybersecurity, analytics, UX, and engineering teams to translate security and business requirements into production-ready solutions
- Provide guidance on cloud data storage and data structure design to support scalable, secure, and high-performance analytics environments
- Enable reporting and visual analytics by delivering high-quality, well-structured data for modern, interactive applications
- Apply cloud-native best practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Identify and mitigate operational and data risks within Information Security platforms and environments
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
- 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of experience in a modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go, or Rust)
- 5+ years of data and software engineering with a strong focus on Information Security, Cyber Defense, or security analytics platforms
- Background in building or supporting security data platforms or analytics solutions
- Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI use cases, particularly in security or data environments
- Experience aggregating and correlating data from multiple security tools (SIEM, endpoint, network, etc.)
- Hands-on experience designing and managing data lakes, data warehouses, or hybrid data architectures with sound data modeling and governance practices
- Experience working with data platforms, databases, and data processing frameworks (e.g., Databricks or similar)
- Ability to assess risk, improve operational resilience, and deliver production-ready solutions in highly regulated environments
- Experience with data visualization, dashboards, or UX/UI collaboration, translating complex data into actionable insights
- Proven ability to translate high-level requirements into technical tasks and execution plans
- Experience working in cloud environments and supporting migration from on-prem to cloud
- Proven expertise building secure, scalable cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 300 S Brevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
- 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. A - Irving, TX 75039
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule in office 3 days a week
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
- Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
- Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long - term incentive awards.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
25 Jun 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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience
- 5+ years experience in a modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go, or Rust)
- 5+ years of data and software engineering with strong focus on Information Security, Cyber Defense, or security analytics platforms
- Proven expertise building secure, scalable cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
- Background in building or supporting security data platforms or analytics solutions (aggregating/correlating SIEM, endpoint, network data)
- Hands-on experience designing and managing data lakes, data warehouses, or hybrid data architectures with sound data modeling and governance
- Experience with data platforms and processing frameworks (e.g., Databricks or similar)
- Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI use cases in security or data environments
- Experience translating high-level requirements into technical tasks and delivering production-ready solutions in regulated environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Wells Fargo ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Wells Fargo ensures its pay and bonus plans remain competitive through a structured, performance-driven compensation philosophy combined with regular market benchmarking. The company’s approach is centered on “pay for performance,” meaning compensation is directly linked to individual contributions, business results, and overall company performance. This includes evaluating how employees meet regulatory expectations, manage risk responsibly, and contribute to long-term value creation.
To maintain market competitiveness, Wells Fargo conducts global compensation reviews using third-party consultants. These reviews assess both base salary and total compensation across the organization, factoring in role, level, tenure, and geographic differences. The company also evaluates pay equity and has reported no significant unexplained pay gaps following its most recent review. This process ensures that compensation remains aligned with industry standards while reinforcing fairness and transparency.
Bonuses and incentives are designed to reward strong performance and support retention of top talent. Compensation programs are structured not only to motivate employees but also to promote prudent risk management and discourage excessive risk-taking—an important consideration in financial services. In addition to performance-based pay, employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes a 401(k) match (up to 6%), stock purchase opportunities, and other financial wellness resources.
Together, these practices create a compensation framework that balances competitiveness, fairness, and long-term sustainability—helping Wells Fargo attract, retain, and reward talent across its global workforce.
Employee Perspective
“Wells Fargo has given me the opportunity to pursue my master’s degree. With the tuition reimbursement and the support of my managers, I’ve been able to gain some really valuable skills.”
— Destinee Richey, Business Intelligence Consultant
At-a-Glance
- Compensation philosophy: Pay for performance tied to individual, business, and company outcomes
- Market alignment: Global benchmarking with third-party consultants; no significant unexplained pay gaps
- Bonus structure: Performance-based incentives aligned with results and risk management
- Total rewards: 401(k) match up to 6%, stock purchase plan, financial wellness resources
External Signals
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employees give the company high marks for its benefits package, giving it an ‘A-’ rating and a 73% satisfaction score on external review sites (Comparably).
- LinkedIn Top Companies 2025: #3 overall, #1 in financial services
- Disability Equality Index: 100% score (multiple years)
- CAREERS & the disABLED Top Employers 2024: #3 ranking
- Military Friendly Employer (2025): Top 10 Gold Seal
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What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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