
Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
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Job description
Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security — a full-time, based in Bengaluru, India role. Apply directly on Wells Fargo's careers page below.
Lead Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security
Location: Bengaluru, India
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer.
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
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years of deep Prisma/Cortex Cloud Enterprise experience, or experience with a similar Cloud Security Posture Management/Workload Protection tool such as Wiz, Aqua Security, Qualys, CrowdStrike
- 2+ year experience with scripting/automation languages such as Terraform, Python and/or PowerShell
- 2+ years of experience with and strong understanding of Azure and Google public cloud PaaS – platforms, services, configurations, workloads and hardening practices
- 1+ years of experience at the Intermediate or higher with Kubernetes/container environments engineering & support
- 1+ year experience working with or good working understanding of 1 or more key industry frameworks/benchmarks/standards, such as: COBIT, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), FedRAMP, FFIEC, NIST, CIS, etc.
- 1+ year experience with Atlassian suite of products (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
- 1+ year experience working on teams practicing Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
- 2+ years experience with MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
Job Expectations:
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as having strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a Team and with partners
- Critical thinking skills, consistent attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines amidst competing priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud
- Hands-on technical experience w/ the build-out of Landing Zones and setup/configuration of Azure and Google public cloud PaaS platforms and services.
- Experience with IAM & Data Protection expertise for monitoring and responding to related incidents
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and/or Policy as Code (PaC) concepts/tools
- Experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments
- CISSP Certification.
- Cloud Certifications specific to GCP or Azure
Posting End Date:
20 Oct 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.
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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security at Wells Fargo?
The required skills for Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security at Wells Fargo include: Networking, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, NIST, JIRA, Confluence, IAM, CISSP, Agile, Scrum, Kanban.
What is the seniority level for Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security at Wells Fargo?
Lead Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security at Wells Fargo is a Lead / Senior level position.
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