Lead Information Security Engineer - Cryptography Products and Services

A leading global financial services company providing banking, investments, and other financial solutions.
Charlotte, NC, USAAustin, TX, USA
$111,100 - $197,500
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Finance · Cybersecurity

Description For Lead Information Security Engineer - Cryptography Products and Services

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join their encryption, tokenization, and key management technologies team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on contribution in designing and deploying cryptographic products across physical, virtual, and containerized environments. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while leading teams in a major financial institution.

The role demands expertise in cryptographic systems, particularly Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and security appliances. You'll be responsible for driving automation strategies, providing technical oversight, and ensuring compliance with company security policies. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $111,100 to $197,500, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and various other perks.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional with strong technical skills in encryption technologies and automation, combined with leadership capabilities. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various teams across Wells Fargo to protect sensitive information company-wide. The role requires physical presence (no remote work) and offers the chance to influence security architecture decisions in a major financial institution.

The position comes with significant responsibilities including incident response, vendor management, and team oversight. You'll be instrumental in ensuring Wells Fargo's cryptographic infrastructure meets both security and business needs while maintaining compliance with corporate policies. This role represents an excellent opportunity for career growth in the intersection of security engineering and technical leadership at a leading financial institution.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Information Security Engineer - Cryptography Products and Services

  • Drive design, deployment and automation strategies for encryption, tokenization and key management products
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to teams
  • Develop and maintain documentation including design and build guides
  • Participate in research, analysis and evaluation of new cryptographic products
  • Support company driven audits and compliance
  • Conduct technical investigation of incidents
  • Collaborate across Wells Fargo teams
  • Work with vendors on technology roadmap
  • Support incident response and root cause analysis
  • Oversee team of engineers and influence design/architecture decisions

Requirements For Lead Information Security Engineer - Cryptography Products and Services

Linux
Python
  • 4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience
  • 4+ years of intermediate to advanced level experience with scripting/automation
  • 4+ years of Linux and Windows server experience
  • 3+ years of experience with encryption or tokenization and key management technologies
  • 3+ years of experience performing builds, administration and/or support of hardware security modules
  • 3+ years of Advanced Knowledge of Cryptographic protocols & algorithms
  • 3+ Years of Understanding of format preserving encryption (FPE), tokenization and TDE
  • 3+ years of Subject Matter Expert experience designing solutions using Hardware Security Modules

Benefits For Lead Information Security Engineer - Cryptography Products and Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • 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

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