About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer in Technology as part of Technology Infrastructure, Secure Access Technologies team supporting Wells Fargos Remote Access VPN and Secure Connectivity solutions. This role provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure remote access and connectivity solutions, including VPN infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, and endpoint posture enforcement. The Lead Engineer will drive innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across business units to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient access to enterprise resources.Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at <a href="mailto:wellsfargojobs.com" target="_blank">wellsfargojobs.com</a>.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for moderately complex events.</li><li>Conduct technical investigations and post-incident digital forensics to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies.</li><li>Provide security consulting on enterprise projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies and standards.</li><li>Design, document, test, and maintain security solutions across networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication, directory services, email, internet, applications, endpoint security, firewall and remote access.</li><li>Complete solution and implementation of remote access configuration changes related to endpoint assessments, security policies, authentication, and access route changes.</li><li>Support and manage GlobalProtect infrastructure, including configuring portals, gateways, and deploying the app across platforms.</li><li>Administer and monitor Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including configuration changes, access management, and log analysis.</li><li>Review and correlate security logs to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks.</li><li>Respond to monitoring alerts and incident escalations within SLA timelines.</li><li>Troubleshoot VPN and firewall issues, validate Panorama policies, and monitor gateway health.</li><li>Support scheduled and emergency changes, validate post-change stability, and document outcomes.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation in Jira and Confluence, contribute to FAQs and troubleshooting guides.</li><li>Collaborate with peers, support teams, and leadership to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Provide strategic direction and oversight for secure remote access initiatives.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior engineers and peers across cross-functional teams.</li><li>Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and risk assessments.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and security posture.</li><li>Represent the team in executive-level discussions and planning sessions.</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education</li><li>4+ years of secure remote access technology support experience</li><li>4+ years of firewall technology support and management experience</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>4+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting</li><li>4+ years of experience with GlobalProtect infrastructure and endpoint integration</li><li>4+ years of experience in cryptography, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management</li><li>4+ years of experience in enterprise threat modeling, risk analysis, and secure architecture design</li><li>4+ years of IAM experience, including integration with multiple IDPs and federated identity systems</li><li>Experience implementing and managing Zero Trust Network Access frameworks</li><li>Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)</li><li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers</li><li>Experience contributing to enterprise security strategy, governance, and compliance initiatives</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills</li></ul>Job Expectations:<ul><li>Ability to work in office 3 days a week</li><li>Participate in the Engineering on-call rotation</li><li>Ability to work off hours and occasional weekends to support change activities</li><li>This role does not support visa sponsorship or transfers</li></ul>Posting End Date: 8 Sep 2025*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/">Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo</a>.Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy">Drug and Alcohol Policy</a> 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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