Wells Fargo

Lead Information Security Engineer - Web Application Security

Wells Fargo • $110K — $130K *
Chandler, AZ 85225In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in an enterprise environment
  • Layer 7 web security experience (Bot, API, L7 DDoS, WAF)
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology/security organization

Responsibilities

  • Provide security consulting on large projects for internal clients
  • Design, document, test, and maintain complex security solutions
  • Review and correlate security logs for insights
  • Utilize best practices in information security to implement solutions
  • Identify security vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and recommend remediation alternatives
  • Collaborate and influence effectively with professionals at all levels

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Ability to work off hours and weekends to support change activities
  • Opportunity to work within a large enterprise environment
  • Engagement in strategic planning and execution with leadership
  • Access to industry-leading security solutions and best practices
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join the Inbound Web Application Security team. This position will provide audit and control support, process improvements, create engineering documentation, provide support for engagements and application IDs, change creation, review and approval in support of technologies within the inbound web application security space.


In this role, you will:

  • Provide security consulting on large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
  • Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for highly complex security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security
  • Review and correlate security logs
  • Utilize subject matter knowledge in industry leading security solutions and best practices to implement one or more components of information security such as 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 and influence all levels of professionals including managers


Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

  • 5+ years of experience in an enterprise environment


Desired Qualifications:

  • Layer 7 web security experience (Bot, API, L7 DDoS, WAF)
  • Advanced knowledge of HTTP/S
  • ServiceNow experience

  • Experience with vendors such as: Akamai and/or Cloudflare

  •  Content delivery network experience
  • Familiarity with DNS and Load Balancing
  • Technical documentation experience
  • Jira and Confluence experience
  • Strategic planning experience in translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives
  • Technology experience in the Financial Services sector
  • Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames
  • Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work off hours and occasional weekends to support change activities
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Posting End Date:

27 Aug 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ
WFC
* Ladders Estimates

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