Lead Information Security Engineer - Accelerated Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer in Technology as part of Cybersecurity. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
The Accelerated Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) Engineer is responsible for evaluating, engineering, and integrating emerging cybersecurity technologies to support the organization's innovation and modernization efforts. This role drives the development, testing, and transition of new defense capabilities-from analytics and automation prototypes to next-generation detection tools-into stable, production-ready components of the security ecosystem. The engineer ensures the continued advancement and reliability of the Innovation Lab and maintains a pipeline of validated, high-impact cybersecurity solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead evaluation, testing, and prototyping of emerging security technologies and advanced defense capabilities.
• Engineer and integrate innovative tools into the Innovation Lab and prepare successful solutions for enterprise production.
• Develop automation concepts, analytics models, and next-generation detection techniques.
• Maintain stability, scalability, and operational readiness of the Innovation Lab environment.
• Collaborate with Cyber Defense, Engineering, Architecture, and Threat Intelligence teams to identify gaps and build transformative capabilities.
• Document experimental findings, engineering designs, and transition plans for operational teams.
• Support continuous modernization by maintaining a structured experimentation and validation pipeline.

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
• Hands-on experience with modern defense technologies, analytics platforms, or security automation tools.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, threat analysis, and emerging security trends.
• Ability to design and test prototypes, evaluate new technologies, and integrate tools into hybrid/cloud environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting cybersecurity innovation, R&D, or advanced threat-detection programs.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures, automation frameworks, and data engineering concepts.
• Certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, GCSA, or cloud security credentials.
• Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar) to build prototypes or integrations.

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 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:
12 Mar 2026
* 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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