Senior Information Security Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for moderately 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 medium projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
• Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for moderately 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 consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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:

• 8+ years of demonstrated information security applications and systems experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leveraging security technologies such as SIEM for security incident analysis
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in performing technical analysis and enrichment of pertinent attacks, threats and their indicators
• Good understanding on  agile methodology
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience with at least one scripting language (preferably JavaScript and its frameworks / Python) working on automation and engineering projects
• Sound Knowledge on developing data models, content, Normalization(props.conf, transforms.conf, fields.conf, eventtypes.conf,tags.conf), search optimization
• Onboarding and optimization of data to SPLUNK/QRADAR/ARCSIGH ( Feed Data Quality & CIM Field extraction )
• Understanding of CIM and SPL development
• Should be familiar with Splunk SPL development
• Working knowledge of Machine Learning and User Behavior Analytics as it pertains to baselining normal to determine outliers and anomalous behaviors.  
• Should possess understanding of third party/vendor/supply chain cyber footprint and associated risks (attacks, threats, vulnerabilities) over the internet
• Should possess understanding of security and threat landscape relevant to cloud technologies
• Demonstrated experience with creating and communication of reports and presentations regarding cyber-attacks, threats and vulnerabilities to various level of personnel within large organization and its vendors
• Ability to manage complex security scenarios and develop innovative solutions to address the most recent cyber threats
• Advanced knowledge of networks, protocols, standards, Linux/Unix/Window OS internals, and system configuration
• Experience with least one scripting language, such as: PowerShell, Python, Bash, PHP, etc.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in computer science or information systems
• 2+ years of experience with network security, endpoint security/EDR or security threat vectors
• Experience with host-based and/or network-based forensics tools and techniques

Job Expectations:

• Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry
• Knowledge and understanding of malware reverse engineering including: code or behavior analysis for endpoints and the network
• Knowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions
• Experience analyzing large data sets
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidents
• Strong ability to identify anomalous behavior on endpoint devices and/or network communications
• Advanced problem solving skills, ability to develop effective long-term solutions to complex problems
• Familiar with field extractions , regex and having knowledge on SIEM infrastructure issues will be added advantage
• Certifications in one or more of the following: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensics Analyst (GNFA), Offensive Security (OSCP/OSCE/etc), or other relevant certifications.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.