Lead Information Security Engineer

Wells Fargo•West Des Moines, IA

25d•$119,000 - $224,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer in Technology as part of Technology Infrastructure, Secure Access Technologies team supporting Wells Fargo's Remote Access VPN and Secure Connectivity solutions. This role provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure remote access and connectivity solutions, including VPN infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, and endpoint posture enforcement. The Lead Engineer will drive innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across business units to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient access to enterprise resources. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Requirements

5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of secure remote access technology support experience
4+ years of firewall technology support and management experience

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting
4+ years of experience with GlobalProtect infrastructure and endpoint integration
4+ years of experience in cryptography, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management
4+ years of experience in enterprise threat modeling, risk analysis, and secure architecture design
4+ years of IAM experience, including integration with multiple IDPs and federated identity systems
Experience implementing and managing Zero Trust Network Access frameworks
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
Experience contributing to enterprise security strategy, governance, and compliance initiatives
Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for moderately complex events.
Conduct technical investigations and post-incident digital forensics to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies.
Provide security consulting on enterprise projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies and standards.
Design, document, test, and maintain security solutions across networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication, directory services, email, internet, applications, endpoint security, firewall and remote access.
Complete solution and implementation of remote access configuration changes related to endpoint assessments, security policies, authentication, and access route changes.
Support and manage GlobalProtect infrastructure, including configuring portals, gateways, and deploying the app across platforms.
Administer and monitor Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including configuration changes, access management, and log analysis.
Review and correlate security logs to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks.
Respond to monitoring alerts and incident escalations within SLA timelines.
Troubleshoot VPN and firewall issues, validate Panorama policies, and monitor gateway health.
Support scheduled and emergency changes, validate post-change stability, and document outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation in Jira and Confluence, contribute to FAQs and troubleshooting guides.
Collaborate with peers, support teams, and leadership to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
Provide strategic direction and oversight for secure remote access initiatives.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and peers across cross-functional teams.
Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and security posture.
Represent the team in executive-level discussions and planning sessions.