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The Role
Leads enterprise vulnerability management across infrastructure, middleware, databases, cloud, and applications. Assesses risks, prioritizes and coordinates remediation, manages exceptions, analyzes scanning results, and drives backlog reduction. Develops dashboards, metrics, executive reporting, automation, and governance processes. Partners with technology, security, risk, and business stakeholders; supports audits and regulatory reviews; investigates false positives, emerging threats, and recurring vulnerabilities; and communicates risk exposure and remediation status to senior leaders.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Systems Operations Engineer.
In this role, you will:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
23 Sep 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 Senior Systems Operations Engineer.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and coordinate enterprise vulnerability management activities across infrastructure, middleware, database, cloud, and application platforms.
- Analyze security vulnerabilities, assess risk exposure, and partner with technology teams to drive timely remediation.
- Monitor and manage vulnerability remediation performance against established service level objectives and enterprise risk standards.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and architecture teams to prioritize and mitigate critical security risks.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to enhance vulnerability management effectiveness and reduce manual effort.
- Lead operational reviews and provide guidance on vulnerability remediation strategies, exception management, and risk treatment options.
- Develop and maintain vulnerability dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting to support decision-making.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for vulnerability management processes, controls, and industry best practices.
- Support security audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments related to vulnerability management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing enterprise vulnerability exposure and improving compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management, patch management, security operations, or infrastructure risk management programs.
- Strong understanding of operating systems, middleware, databases, cloud technologies, and enterprise infrastructure. Systems Engineering, Information Security, Infrastructure Engineering,
- Manage end-to-end vulnerability remediation activities across multiple Lines of Business (LOBs).
- Monitor vulnerability scanning results and ensure accurate identification, prioritization, tracking, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
- Partner closely with infrastructure, middleware, database, and application teams to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within policy-defined timelines.
- Conduct vulnerability triage and risk assessments, including validation of findings, severity review, and prioritization recommendations.
- Investigate and validate false positives through analysis of system configurations, operating systems, software versions, and compensating controls.
- Facilitate remediation planning sessions and coordinate emergency and critical vulnerability response activities.
- Drive vulnerability backlog reduction initiatives and identify long-term remediation strategies for recurring vulnerabilities.
- Support vulnerability exception reviews, risk acceptance processes, and compensating control assessments.
- Analyze emerging security threats, vendor advisories, and critical vulnerabilities to determine enterprise impact.
- Produce daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics and reporting related to vulnerability exposure, remediation effectiveness, compliance, and risk posture.
- Partner with Information Security, Risk Management, and Technology organizations to improve vulnerability management governance and operational effectiveness.
- Develop automation solutions and reporting capabilities to improve visibility into vulnerability remediation progress.
- Communicate risk exposure, remediation status, and escalation items to senior technology leaders, CIOs, CTOs, and security stakeholders.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring vulnerabilities and drive preventive solutions.
- 4+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity operations, infrastructure security, risk management, or related disciplines.
- 3+ years of experience working with vulnerability scanning and management platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar technologies.
- 2+ years of experience performing security data analysis, trend analysis, and executive-level reporting.
- 3+ years of experience using business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability scoring methodologies including CVSS and risk-based prioritization frameworks.
- Experience analyzing operating system, middleware, database, and application vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining dashboards, KPIs, and metrics related to vulnerability remediation and security risk reduction.
- Knowledge of patch management processes and associated operational controls.
- Experience managing cross-functional remediation efforts involving technology, security, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret security advisories, vendor bulletins, and emerging threat intelligence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical risks to both technical and executive audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, coordinate remediation efforts, and influence stakeholders across multiple organizations.
- Experience identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation within vulnerability management programs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance.
- Knowledge of enterprise patching and vulnerability governance frameworks.
- Experience with Python, SQL, and automation technologies for vulnerability analytics and reporting.
- Understanding of cloud security concepts across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments.
- Security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
23 Sep 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
- 4+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture, or equivalent experience through work, training, military experience, or education
- 4+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity operations, infrastructure security, risk management, or related disciplines
- 3+ years of experience with vulnerability scanning and management platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar
- 2+ years of experience performing security data analysis, trend analysis, and executive-level reporting
- 3+ years of experience using business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of CVSS and risk-based prioritization frameworks
- Experience analyzing operating system, middleware, database, and application vulnerabilities across enterprise environments
- Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and metrics for vulnerability remediation and security risk reduction
- Knowledge of patch management processes and operational controls
- Experience managing cross-functional remediation efforts involving technology, security, and business stakeholders
- Ability to interpret security advisories, vendor bulletins, and emerging threat intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences
- Ability to manage escalations, coordinate remediation, and influence stakeholders across organizations
- Experience optimizing and automating vulnerability management processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance
- Knowledge of enterprise patching and vulnerability governance frameworks
- Experience with Python, SQL, and automation technologies for vulnerability analytics and reporting
- Understanding of cloud security concepts across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Security certification such as Security+, GSEC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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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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