Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant to support the Cyber Security Operations (CSO) team within Cyber Defense. A successful candidate will have experience working with cyber security ops teams, developing/managing incident response playbooks and procedures, developing/managing other high-level operational guides, developing executive-level briefings, responding to audit, regulatory, and compliance requests, and acting as the operational expert for execution of enterprise cyber policy for CSO teams. This candidate will also be required to independently lead cross-functional engagements with audit, compliance, legal, policy, governance, and other cyber threat management teams. A candidate with hands-on cyber security experience is preferred.

In this role, you will:

• Lead initiatives including the research, analysis, design, testing and implementation of the most complex computer network security and protection technologies for company information and network systems and applications
• Lead or participate in managing and supporting the delivery of technology products and services of high-profile business unit clients and contribute to large scale solutions planning
• Communicate to the line of business on the inherent risks, providing meaningful mitigation strategies
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Understand and ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
• Lead initiatives for all Corrective Action (regulatory/compliance) Items for Cyber Security Operations across multiple teams.
• Work with Operational Risk Management as a Subject Matter Expert across multi-functional teams
• Work closely with First Line of Defense, Independent Risk Management, and audit during testing of all internal controls
• Conduct walk-through meetings, provide evidence and work to ensure outstanding questions or tasks for all outstanding audits, testing or assessments is addressed
• Document, gather evidence and provide updates regarding work performed for Corrective Action closures
• Work with leaders across the Enterprise to influence outcomes and ensure alignment with Wells Fargo policies, strategies, and objectives
• Develop and review policies and procedures
• Achieve tactical and strategic objectives taking advantage of technology solutions to identify or mitigate risk
• Identify and assess key risks and controls and develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with audits, assessments or control testing

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining Incident Response Playbooks and drafting procedures
• Relevant Cyber Security certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience as a control operator, creator, or assessor
• Knowledge of IT, information security, risk and control frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53, FedRAMP, SWIFT, SOC 1 and 2).

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week in the office. Candidates outside of the designated location will need to relocate to that location prior to their start date.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
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:
5 Jan 2025
* 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.

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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.