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The Role
Lead cloud and infrastructure security engineering efforts: respond to and investigate complex incidents, perform digital forensics, design and maintain cloud security and governance controls, implement IaC/PaC, integrate security into DevOps, lead teams, and advise on risk, compliance, and remediation strategies across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer
In this role, you will:
6 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.
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 .
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.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer
In this role, you will:
- Lead computer security incident response activities for highly 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 large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
- Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for highly 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 influence all levels of professionals including managers
- Lead a team to achieve objectives
- 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 overall technology engineering experience, including 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security Engineering, Cloud Governance, Cloud Platform Security, or related disciplines
- Professional cloud certifications in AWS or GCP or Azure
- Good Understanding of Python Programming
- Experience working in large-scale regulated environments, preferably within Financial Services or highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), CSPM, CWPP, and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) solutions.
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container security best practices.
- Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud governance and security programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction, lead strategic initiatives, and drive adoption of cloud security standards across multiple engineering organizations.
- Strong ownership mindset, collaboration skills, and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and governance capabilities, including IAM, Organizations, SCPs, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, KMS, and related cloud-native security services.
- Hands-on experience with at least two public cloud platforms among AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Advanced expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Policy-as-Code (PaC) technologies, including: Terraform, HashiCorp Sentinel, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policies, Open Policy Agent (OPA) / Rego
- Strong understanding of policy lifecycle management, cloud governance, posture management, drift management, exception management, and policy enforcement strategies.
- Proven experience implementing cloud control frameworks and translating regulatory, compliance, and security requirements into enforceable technical controls.
- Deep understanding of Defense-in-Depth architecture and implementation of preventive, detective, corrective, and reporting controls.
- Strong knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), cloud security governance, compliance monitoring, vulnerability management, and security reporting.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated remediation solutions using cloud-native services, Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking and security controls, including network segmentation, perimeter security, private connectivity, Zero Trust principles, and workload isolation.
- Deep expertise in GCP security capabilities, including: Security Command Center (SCC),VPC Service Controls (VPC-SC),GCP Organization Policies, Access Levels, Ingress and Egress Controls, Service Perimeters, Data Exfiltration Protection
- Proven experience troubleshooting VPC-SC access issues through analysis of Cloud Audit Logs, policy violations, service perimeter configurations, and governance controls.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native data protection controls, including: Encryption at Rest and In Transit, Key Management Systems (KMS),Hardware Security Modules (HSM),Secrets Management, Certificate Management, Cryptographic Key Lifecycle Governance
- Experience implementing and maintaining identity and access management controls, privileged access models, authentication, authorization, and federation patterns.
- Good knowledge of DevOps and SDLC practices, including: GitHub, GitOps, Branching Strategies, Release Management, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure Delivery Automation
- Experience integrating security controls into developer workflows and enterprise cloud operating models.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
6 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.
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 .
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience (or equivalent)
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and governance (IAM, Organizations, SCPs, Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, KMS)
- Hands-on experience with at least two public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Advanced expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and Policy-as-Code (Terraform, HashiCorp Sentinel, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policies, OPA/Rego)
- Proven experience implementing cloud control frameworks and translating compliance/security requirements into technical controls
- Experience designing and implementing automated remediation using cloud-native services, IaC, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of cloud security posture management, governance, drift/exception management, and enforcement strategies
- Strong understanding of cloud-native data protection (encryption at rest/in-transit, KMS, HSM, secrets and certificate management)
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container security best practices
- Experience working in large-scale regulated environments (financial services preferred)
- Professional cloud certifications in AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Good understanding of Python programming
- Strong communication skills; ability to influence technical direction and lead strategic initiatives
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 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 continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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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