Senior Cyber Security Application Penetration Testing Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Cyber Security Application Penetration Testing Engineer to join their Technology Cybersecurity department. This technical role involves leading and conducting penetration tests on applications, identifying potential defects, and supporting remediation discussions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of web technologies and advanced knowledge of AI-enhanced scanners and tools. Additionally, the Senior Cyber Security Research Engineer will mentor junior engineers in web application penetration testing tools and techniques.

Requirements

4+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of Web application penetration testing
4+ years Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience in DAST tools such as Invicti, Appscan, Webinspect, Fiddler, Burp Suite
Advanced knowledge of application security and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Shell)
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Security certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GXPN or equivalent are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in the research, analysis, design, testing and implementation of complex computer network security and protection technologies for company information and network systems and applications
Act as professional ethical penetration tester utilizing hacking tools to modify or create proof of concept exploits that mimic techniques of attackers to identify vulnerabilities and associate with a severity rating by deriving impact and ease of exploit
Review and analyze advanced computer security incident response activities and technical investigations of information security related incidents or breach related activates
Perform tests on networking devices, appliance products and web-based application
Implement and develop custom penetration testing techniques and tools
Perform security risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate information security policies and adherence to best practices
Provide guidance and leadership to more experienced Information Security Engineers and act as a mentor for these engineers interested in penetration testing and offensive security
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Demonstrate proficiency in using AI enhanced security scanners and Tools
Leverage AI to accelerate defect identification and validation
Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI assisted outputs into solutions
Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards