Lead Information Security Engineer

Wells Fargo & Company•Irving, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a motivated Lead Information Security Engineer to join a fast-paced team working on next-generation firewall and security management technologies. The role provides technical leadership while also contributing directly to firewall engineering teams that design and deploy network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience leading certification, design, and deployment of next-generation firewall technologies, as well as automating processes such as product builds, operational maintenance, customer integration, and onboarding. The role also includes evaluating security technologies and designs, developing and implementing complex information security solutions, creating standardized firewall configurations, and collaborating across firewall management, engineering, architecture, and certification teams. The position serves as a senior technical resource for network and systems security issues, supports incident response and security consulting, and leads or mentors team members. This position must be performed from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance are not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, military experience, or a combination of these.
At least 3 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise firewall deployment solutions.
At least 3 years of experience with networks and networking.
At least 3 years of experience with information security and security principles.
At least 3 years of experience with and knowledge of firewall and IPS technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation or management tools such as XSOAR, Skybox, or Ansible.
Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python.
Experience with Fortinet, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
Industry-recognized security certifications.
Knowledge of regulations required in a financial environment.
Experience writing technical procedures, references, and other documentation.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead evaluation of vendor proposals, security designs, and emerging firewall technologies and systems.
Lead teams of business partners and vendors to solve problems and design information and network security solutions.
Design, document, plan, coordinate, and implement complex information security solutions.
Create fit-for-purpose template configurations for consistent firewall infrastructure deployment.
Collaborate between firewall management, engineering, architecture, and certification teams on perimeter security designs.
Serve as a high-level technical firewall resource for large-scale network, systems, and application issues.
Work with teams to automate firewall rules and infrastructure deployment.
Lead or support computer security incident response activities, including intrusion detection monitoring and network security architecture.
Direct or mentor less experienced staff.
Provide security consulting on large projects to ensure conformity with corporate information security policies and standards.
Review and correlate security logs.
Apply security subject-matter knowledge and best practices across areas including availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity.
Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives.
Collaborate with and influence professionals at all levels, including managers.
Lead a team to achieve objectives.
Support applicable risk programs and comply with Wells Fargo policies, procedures, and risk and compliance obligations.