Lead Information Security Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer. In this role, you will design and implement firewall infrastructure for the corporate network, specifically related to lifecycle hardware and software refresh efforts. Additionally, this job will entail making configuration changes to existing devices on the network and serving in an operational support role that will involve periodic on-call rotations, including engagement of vendor support for issues escalated above tier one. This job will involve frequent interaction with line of business customers (internal and external) to confirm technical requirements, culminating in late evening implementation work when infrastructure is added to or changed on the network. This job will also involve working directly with firewall management on audit items, daily operational health items, workload distribution to the team, and mentoring. The candidate will be responsible for writing technical procedures, guidelines, standards, and other documentation required for daily operations. The job will also require the ability to manage projects and coordinate large-scale efforts with network security and partner teams. The candidate should be well-versed in troubleshooting critical issues and leading troubleshooting efforts for network security. An extensive understanding of firewalls, networking, routing, and IPv4/IPv6 protocols is a must for this position.

Requirements

5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
5+ years of information technology applications and systems experience.
3+ years of Palo Alto Firewall or Fortigate Firewall experience.
3+ years of experience in network security infrastructure (includes firewall, intrusion detection, and cyber threat).
Extensive understanding of firewalls, networking, routing, and IPv4/IPv6 protocols.

Nice To Haves

Splunk experience
Familiarity with AI and automation tools
Knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure including routers and switches
Working knowledge of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Knowledge and understanding of technical documentation: creation of detailed design and technical artifacts
Experience taking packet captures on firewalls and troubleshooting firewall issues
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of technical teams and line of business contacts
Willingness to work frequent evenings and occasional weekends to support change controls happening after the corporate critical online window (COW)
Willingness to serve in team on-call support rotation to participate in operational support calls escalated above tier one support team
Demonstrated ability to host calls to mentor team, train team on relevant technology, and keep team up to date on operational issues

Responsibilities

Design and implement firewall infrastructure for the corporate network, specifically related to lifecycle hardware and software refresh efforts.
Make configuration changes to firewall devices on the network.
Serve in an operational support role, including periodic on-call rotations and engagement of vendor support for escalated issues.
Interact with line of business customers to confirm technical requirements.
Perform late evening implementation work when infrastructure is added to or changed on the network.
Work with firewall management on audit items and daily operational health.
Manage workload distribution to the team and mentor team members.
Write technical procedures, guidelines, standards, and other documentation for daily operations.
Manage projects and coordinate large-scale efforts with network security and partner teams.
Troubleshoot critical issues and lead troubleshooting efforts for network security.