Wells Fargo

Lead Information Security Engineer

Wells Fargo$119K — $224K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent through work, training, military, or education
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in relational and non-relational DBMS
  • 5+ years of database security or administration experience
  • 5+ years of scripting experience (Windows PowerShell, Unix Shell Scripting, Python)

Responsibilities

  • Lead incident response for complex security events
  • Conduct technical investigations and digital forensics post-incident
  • Consult on large projects to ensure compliance with security policies
  • Design and maintain complex security solutions across various domains
  • Review and correlate security logs for anomalies
  • Identify vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments
  • Lead a team to meet security objectives

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer for the Database Technology organization.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead computer security incident response activities for highly complex events
  • Conduct technical investigation of security related incidents and post incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies
  • 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
  • Lead a team to achieve objectives


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 hands-on experience in relational and non-relational DBMS
  • 5+ years of experience in database security, database administration, or a combination of both
  • 5+ years of scripting experience using Windows PowerShell, Unix Shell Scripting, Python


Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security tools and technologies
  • 5+ years of experience in combination of database masking, database monitoring or Database Vulnerabilities
  • 5+ years of experience process definition, assessment and documentation
  • 5+ years Ansible experience
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • Splunk Architecture
  • CISSP/CCSP
  • Experience in Azure/AWS/GCP
  • 5+ years of scripting experience using Java or PL-SQL
  • Knowledge and understanding of Big Data
  • Knowledge and understanding of application security planning and security architecture
  • Knowledge and understanding of information security risk assessment or audit
  • Experience with Database authentication tools, database firewall and Encryption is preferred
  • Experience with Azure services for database servers and instances
  • Experience in Azure Arc hybrid and multi-cloud environment
  • Understanding of cloud authentication (AWS and GCP) for managed database instances
  • Good understanding of NIST and CIS Database Security standards
  • Familiar with data security frameworks and standards such as PCI, ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced Information Security technical skills
  • Ability to manage complex issues and develop solutions


Job Expectations:

  • This position does require working on call
  • This position requires working from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.
  • There is no Visa sponsorship available for this position

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

25 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.

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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.

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246,577 employees
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$3.3 billion
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1852
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