Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Insider Threat

About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Technology as part of Cybersecurity. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
As a Senior Information Security Engineer on the CTFC Internal Cyber Operations team, you will play a critical role in investigating and mitigating insider threat incidents, strengthening our ability to protect the organization from internal cyber risks. This position involves conducting advanced analysis, developing effective response strategies, and contributing to a world-class insider threat program. We are looking for a highly motivated professional who is passionate about identifying and resolving insider threats through expert analysis and proactive incident handling.
In This Role, You Will

• Conduct advanced investigations into insider threat incidents using SIEM analysis, user behavior analytics (UBA), and endpoint monitoring to identify suspicious activities.
• Handle escalated insider threat cases requiring in-depth analysis, including root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional cyber teams to address gaps in insider threat detection and response capabilities, contributing to broader security strategies.
• Perform specialized threat hunting operations to proactively identify potential insider risks.
• Develop clear, concise documentation-including incident reports, processes, and procedures-for team reference and stakeholder communication.

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
• 1+ years of experience in cyber defense investigation and incident response.
• 1+ years of experience in threat analysis using SIEM, EDR, and/or UBA tools.

Desired Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience conducting threat hunting activities, preferably focused on insider threats.
• Certifications in one or more of the following:
  GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA), CompTIA CySA+, or CISSP.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.

Posting End Date:
11 Mar 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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