Lead Information Security Engineer - Web Application Security
Wells Fargo· enterprise· Financial Services· Oct 26, 2026 · 2d ago
CHARLOTTE NC
Hybrid
Full-time
Lead
$119K–$187K
5+ years exp
Job description
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join the Inbound Web Application Security team. This position will provide audit and control support, process improvements, create engineering documentation, provide support for engagements and application IDs, change creation, review and approval in support of technologies within the inbound web application security space.
In this role, you will:
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
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
5 years of experience in an enterprise environment
Desired Qualifications:
Layer 7 web security experience (Bot , API, L7 DDoS, WAF)
Advanced knowledge of HTTP/S
ServiceNow experience
Experience with vendors such as: Akamai and/or Cloudflare
Content delivery network experience
Familiarity with DNS and Load Balancing
Technical documentation experience
Jira and Confluence experience
Strategic planning experience in translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives
Technology experience in the Financial Services sector
Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames
Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment
Job Expectations:
Ability to work off hours and occasional weekends to support change activities
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
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 - $187,000.00
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:
29 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.
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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