Lead Application Security Engineer

About this role:

Application Security enhances the ability of the development organization to consistently deliver highly functional applications that are secure and resilient against attack. We develop policies, processes, controls and tools to proactively embed security into Wells Fargo-developed applications.

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to drive technical transformation in the Application Security organization.

In this role, you will:

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of key security capabilities including secure design, security requirements, threat modeling, static analysis, software composition analysis, application security posture management / vulnerability management, and cloud-native application protection.

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
• 5+ years of Application Security Engineering experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert understanding of the most common application security risks (OWASP Top 10, SANS/CWE Top 25)

• Experience in developing applications in Java, .NET (preferred), C#, JavaScript, Python, or other modern OOP languages

• Experience managing automated application security testing tools, including Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

• Provide strategic and tactical security guidance for secure application development, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls

• Experience integrating application security tools into the CI/CD pipeline

• DevSecOps experience

• Recommended application security certifications (one or more): OSCP/ OSEP/OSWE, CEH/LPT, CPT/CEPT, CASS, CASE, CMWAPT, CRTOP, GIAC GEVA/GPEN/GWAPT/GCPN/GXPN/GMOB/GDAT

• Experience with integrating application security tools into Enterprise vulnerability management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)

• Thoroughly understand secure application design principals, including the areas of authentication, authorization/least privilege, logging, encryption, data masking, data retention, and secure data transmission

• Assist in the development and management of security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines

• Design, document, plan, coordinate, and implement complex information security solutions

• Strong technical and business writing skills, plus the ability to effectively explain plans and solutions verbally to both technology and business units

• Direct or serve as a mentor to less experienced engineering staff

Locations:

• Chandler, AZ
• San Francisco, CA
• Irving, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Minneapolis, MN

Job Expectations:

• Available for occasional after hours technology support

• Available for occasional work-related travel

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• 100% remote work option is not available

Pay Range

$111,100.00 - $237,100.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Critical Caregiving Leave

• Discounts and Savings

• Health Benefits

• Commuter Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Scholarships for dependent children

• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:

30 Mar 2024

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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