Lead Information Security Engineer – Network Security

Wells Fargo Bank • Irving, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented individuals who put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com . About this role: We are seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer – Network Security to join the Cyber Security Innovation and Transformation team . In this role, you will lead the evolution of Wells Fargo’s network security ecosystem, driving innovation, automation, and resilience across on-premises and cloud environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education.
• 5+ years of network security engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of network security design experience.
• 3+ years working in a large enterprise network environment.
• 2+ years designing network security components in public cloud.
• Advanced knowledge of Zero Trust principles and technologies, with the ability to align business requirements to security solutions.
• Experience with one or more Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions from leading vendors.
• Experience with Internet proxy solutions and firewall platforms from major vendors.
• Familiarity with network segmentation solutions (e.g., Illumio).
• Experience with remote access solutions.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end network architecture and protocols.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including technical writing for design and architecture.
• Ability to research, design, implement, and test industry best practices.
• Ability to define business requirements and align them with technology direction.
• Ability to translate complex technical needs into clear, actionable requests for collaboration.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train and mentor others and present technical concepts to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap: Contribute to defining a multi-year strategy for network security systems.
• Architecture: Design and enhance the network security stack, selecting scalable tools and technologies for on-prem, cloud, and branch environments.
• Delivery Leadership: Oversee implementation of strategic initiatives to strengthen the bank’s resilience against emerging threats.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with NetOps, SRE, SecOps, Cloud teams, and Lines of Business to translate requirements into architecture and measurable outcomes.
• Blueprints & Standards: Develop and maintain security blueprints and enterprise standards.
• Enterprise Impact: Resolve complex challenges requiring deep evaluation across multiple domains. Translate strategic business objectives into engineering solutions aligned with the enterprise technology landscape. Provide vision and technical direction for innovative, large-scale solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize processes and drive automation. Identify inefficiencies and champion continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Align stakeholders through clear technical communication. Mentor teams and deliver knowledge transfers to upskill SMEs. Present technical concepts to senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees