Cybersecurity Engineering Associate – .NET

Wells Fargo Bank•Iselin, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Engineering Associate within the Cybersecurity organization to support Secure Network Services. The Cybersecurity group is responsible for protecting the company from cyber threats, engaging with Wells Fargo businesses, assessing information security risk, providing identity services, performing security engineering, and operating the Cybersecurity function. In this role, you will contribute to the development and support of secure network and application services that help safeguard enterprise systems and data. You will work alongside experienced engineers to implement secure coding practices, support cybersecurity tools and platforms, and integrate security controls into applications and infrastructure. This role provides hands-on experience in application security, identity and access management, and secure service development in a highly regulated environment. This position is ideal for early-career engineers seeking to build foundational experience in cybersecurity engineering, secure application development, and enterprise security operations across modern and legacy environments. You will also participate in the Career Opportunities in Development and Engineering (CODE) Program. The CODE program is a two-year engineering development experience designed for individuals who are early in their technical careers. The program is intended for candidates with approximately 6 months to 2 years of hands-on engineering experience. The CODE Program offers meaningful, real-world work combined with structured professional development, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of technologies across the enterprise. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible for promotion and continued employment, subject to business needs and performance expectations. CODE provides: Immersive onboarding and foundational technical training A supportive cohort experience of peers starting their tech careers Dedicated mentors and program managers who guide your development Professional development, career coaching, and workshops Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

6+ months of Technology Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

6+ months of hands-on experience in backend development, including Microsoft .NET Core, C#, or VB.NET, with exposure to software design patterns such as MVC, Factory, Builder, DAO, Entity Framework, or Singleton
6+ months of hands-on experience developing and integrating web services, including RESTful and SOAP APIs using ASP.NET Web API or ODATA, with exposure to authentication methods such as OAuth and JWT
6+ months of hands-on experience building modern web applications, including front-end development with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and React, with an emphasis on responsive and user-friendly interfaces
6+ months of hands-on experience with data and integration technologies, including working with data formats such as XML, JSON, and YAML, and databases such as SQL Server, MongoDB, or other relational/non-relational systems
Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and debug full-stack applications, with attention to secure coding, performance, and reliability
Experience working with modern development and cloud technologies, including container-based and microservices environments (such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift)
Familiarity with DevOps and continuous delivery practices, using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, Harness, YAML, or Artifactory to support build and deployment processes
Exposure to Agile ways of working, including Scrum or Kanban, and tools like Jira for tracking work and collaborating with teams
Experience supporting application quality and testing, including writing or running unit and integration tests (e.g., XUnit, MSTest)
Interest in continuous improvement and automation, with a focus on improving development workflows, reliability, and efficiency
Foundational understanding of application security principles, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, managing email and calendars in Outlook, and building presentations in PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s in computer science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain secure web applications and services using Microsoft .NET Core, C#, and VB.NET, applying standard design patterns (e.g., MVC, Factory, Singleton) in alignment with secure development practices.
Support front-end applications using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and React to deliver secure, responsive user interfaces for cybersecurity tools and platforms.
Support RESTful and SOAP web services using ASP.NET Web API and ODATA, incorporating secure authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth and JWT.
Validate structured data formats including XML, JSON, and YAML to support secure integration and data exchange across cybersecurity systems.
Develop and maintain database solutions using SQL Server and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, including writing optimized queries, managing schemas, and supporting secure data access controls.
Apply secure coding standards to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring applications align with enterprise cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.
Support identity and access management integrations, including authentication, authorization, role-based access controls, and secure session management.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation processes to ensure application functionality, performance, and security requirements are met.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application and service issues, contributing to incident response, vulnerability management, and root-cause analysis efforts.
Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and risk teams to implement security controls that protect enterprise applications, networks, and data.
Assist with deployment, configuration, and maintenance of applications within secure environments, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and best practices.
Support ongoing improvements in application scalability, performance, and security posture through continuous integration and iterative development practices.