Lead Information Security Engineer
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer.
In this role, you will:
- Provide Tier 3 support and engineering for management of data protection technologies along with production support responsibilities for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Engineer/develop scripting and best practices/procedures for automation
- Create technical/engineering documentation
- Participate in the research, analysis, design, testing and implementation of complex data protection technologies alongside other teams within our organization.
- Participates in interactions with encryption technology vendors – helps to ensure vendor product engineering is in line with the objectives and security requirements of Wells Fargo
- Work with partner Engineering Teams on identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities, and may also conduct risk assessments of Infrastructure to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and adherence to best practices.
- Performs access, configuration change and health monitoring of appliances/HSMs, which may include reviewing logs, writing scripts for automation of tasks and taking other technical actions required to keep Infrastructure healthy and highly available.
- Provide periodic 24/7 on-call support rotation and some evening work will be required either remotely from desk or on site at the Data Center.
- May provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. Given the nature of the encryption technologies, the team environment is very fast paced and requires the ability to drive to solutions as an individual and to work effectively with the team as well.
Required Qualifications, US:
- 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 information security applications and systems experience
- 4+ years of experience with Linux operating system engineering and automation
- 3+ years of intermediate to advanced level skills/experience with the engineering and/or development of scripts for automation
- 2+ years of experience with or strong conceptual understanding of encryption or related data protection technologies
Desired Qualifications:
- Cloud certification from either Google or Azure.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with both Business/Management and Technical/Engineering resources
- Experience with Agile Scrum (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective meetings) and/or Kanban methodologies
- Experience with engineering and support of Vormetric, Thales, Voltage, Utimaco Atalla, Gemalto/SafeNet and/or FutureX technologies
- Knowledge and understanding of server/file encryption technology, encryption key management and information security policies
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, or version upgrades
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Knowledge and understanding of cryptography and key management
- Knowledge and understanding of leveraging and administering digital certificates, and keys for authentication and encryption
- Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames
- Customer service experience
- Experience facilitating meetings with team members in various remote locations
- Advanced problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
Job Expectations:
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
- Flexibility to frequently be on call beyond normal working hours
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work on call as assigned
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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