Lead Information Security Engineer - Cyber Defense Management

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead CyberArk PAM Information Security Engineer within the Information and Cyber Security organization to drive the expansion and advancement of the Credential Management Engineering space. This role will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly complex credential and secrets management solutions across large-scale enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM), security architecture, automation, and incident response, while partnering closely with cross-functional technology teams to ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with enterprise security standards. This position requires strong leadership, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and hands-on experience delivering secure, scalable solutions that protect critical infrastructure, enable 24/7 banking access, and support Wells Fargo's commitment to operational excellence and customer trust.
Our mission is to deliver stable, secure, scalable, and innovative services at speeds that delight and satisfy our customers and unleash the skills potential of our employees.
In this role, you will:

• Lead computer security incident response activities for highly complex events
• Provide security consulting on large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
• Design, document, test, maintain, and partner with peer teams to deploy solutions for highly complex security solutions related to credential management
• Review and correlate security logs utilizing SEIM solutions
• 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
• Leads the evaluation of vendor proposals, new and existing security designs, and emerging security technologies and systems
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including leadership
• Provide a level of leadership to teammates for the purpose of achieving target priorities
• Capable of working in a fast paced and high demand environment
• Serves as a high-level technical security resource on large-scale network and/or systems/applications issues

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years administration experience in working on large, complex CyberArk environments
• In depth knowledge of PAM CyberArk tool / CyberArk PAS Vault, DR, CPM, PSM, PVWA, CP, CCP and Remote Access.
• 5+ years of credential management expertise and advanced management of credential management systems.
• 5+ years of Windows OS administration experience
• 5+ years of experience with automating workflows (Powershell, VBScript, Shell, etc.)
• Ability to manage complex issues and develop solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 3+ years Credential/secrets management experience in a cloud or DevOps environment
• Advanced Information Security technical skills and understanding of information security practices and policies

Job Expectations

• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule - 3 days a week on-site/in office and 2 days a week remote.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations

• Charlotte, NC
• Chandler, AZ
• Minneapolis, MN
• Irving, TX
• Columbus, OH

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 - $206,000.00
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:
27 Apr 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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