Information Security Engineering Senior Manager

Wells Fargo Bank•Iselin, NJ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Information Security Engineering Senior Manager for their Application Security Team. This role involves providing program leadership and operational execution, as well as technical and security leadership within the Application Security domain.

Requirements

7+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience
3+ years managing teams of 10–12 application security engineers
Deep expertise across core Application Security domains SAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets management and detection
Strong experience integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into SDLC workflows and source code repositories
Deep expertise across core Application Security domains SAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets management and detection, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Proven experience evaluating and managing multiple AppSec tooling vendors
Advanced knowledge of GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Harness, and CI/CD ecosystems
Strong understanding of OWASP standards and MITRE CVE/CWE frameworks
Extensive experience implementing and maturing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices across Agile and custom development frameworks
Familiarity with AI/LLM-enabled development tooling (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, custom LLM integrations), including auto-remediation capabilities using AI, and governance considerations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive workflow integration, and prioritize enterprise-level initiatives
Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture grounded in continuous learning and improvement
Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills
Proven leadership in highly regulated environments with strong project and program management capabilities

Nice To Haves

5 + years – Development experience in more than one language
3 + years of using the IaC to configure, build, and deploy
2+ years of DevSecOps / Automation experience
Relevant industry certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CSSLP, or equivalent
Hands-on experience with vendor tools Checkmarx, Blackduck, Prisma, Trufflehog, GHAS, Synk, Socket
Experience developing customization in .NET core, ASP. Net, API development and custom services
Master’s degree or equivalent bachelor’s in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience and certifications)

Responsibilities

Provide Program Leadership & Operational Execution, Technical & Security Leadership
Lead day-to-day operational execution of Application Security programs
Partner with leadership on strategy development and execution
Coordinate and implement assigned projects and initiatives
Establish and track performance goals and operational metrics for self and team
Monitor team deliverables to ensure timeliness, quality, and alignment with expectations
Strengthen integration of AppSec controls across enterprise tools and CI/CD pipelines
Improve workflow alignment between Security Architecture and Application Security functions
Design and implement repeatable, scalable, and automated AppSec processes
Drive prioritization frameworks aligned with enterprise risk and business objectives
Enhance transparency and reporting of AppSec processes, execution status, and outcomes
Provide hands-on technical leadership in tooling integration, automation, and process execution
Lead implementation of shift-left security strategies while maintaining strong developer experience within Wells Fargo’s internal tooling ecosystem
Recommend mitigation strategies for identified application security risks
Serve as an AppSec representative in cross-functional governance and technical forums
Partner with AppSec governance teams to support control development, validation, and testing
Collaborate with control management and cybersecurity leadership to design new security controls
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and third-party assessments
Implement ongoing product (internal and vendor) enhancements and fine-tuning of rules to increase the precision in identifying and prioritizing application security defects.
Manage upgrades, resiliency, continuity, and compliance with enterprise standards.