Lead Information Security Engineer - Encryption
Wells Fargo
Lead Information Security Engineer – Encryption Secure Network Services (SNS) Critical Infrastructure (CI)
We're looking for a Lead Information Security Engineer to drive encryption and resiliency efforts across our systems. This role focuses on securing data at rest and in transit, integrating advanced cryptographic tools, and building self-healing security solutions. You’ll work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure our systems remain secure, available, and compliant.
In this role, you will:
- Design and manage encryption solutions for data protection across platforms.
- Collaborate with vendors to deploy cutting-edge cryptographic and self-healing technologies.
- Implement synthetic monitoring to ensure system health and performance.
- Lead incident response and forensic analysis to identify and mitigate threats.
- Provide security guidance on projects involving key management, encryption protocols, and automation.
- Architect secure solutions across cloud, network, authentication, and endpoint environments.
- Monitor and analyze security logs to detect and respond to vulnerabilities.
- Conduct risk assessments focused on encryption and data protection.
- Align encryption strategies with compliance and operational needs.
- Mentor and lead a team focused on innovation in encryption and resiliency.
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 coding and development experience in Python, Ruby, or Ansible Automation, with expertise in automating encryption and self-healing systems
- 5+ years of experience in CI/CD processes with tools like Jenkins, Gradle, SonarQube, and Artifactory
- 3+ years of experience developing applications on Kubernetes/K8 platforms and deploying solutions to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong experience with encryption technologies (CTM, HSM, etc.) from any relevant domain
- Proven ability to work with vendors and integrate complex security tools
- Background in automation, synthetic monitoring, and incident response
- Ability to lead technical teams and drive strategic security initiatives
- Strong expertise in encryption (symmetric/asymmetric), data-at-rest protection, and cryptographic libraries
- Experience with self-healing systems and automated recovery solutions
- Familiarity with synthetic monitoring tools for system reliability
- Proven vendor management skills for security tool evaluation and integration
- Knowledge of directory services (e.g., Ping Directory, Oracle Unified Directory)
- Proficiency in Splunk, Elasticsearch, and Linux for monitoring and troubleshooting encrypted data flows
- Hands-on experience with tools like SiteMinder and Ping SDK
- Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO) and best practices for encryption and resiliency
- Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Job Expectations
- This role offers a hybrid in-office work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship
- Availability to support production issues during evenings and weekends as needed
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
23 Sep 2025*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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