Wells Fargo Bank Jobs – Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant with experience or education in tactical cyber-attack evaluation, exploit testing and analysis, cyber intelligence, and red or purple teaming. The ideal candidate will have experience in using tactical expertise in exploit testing, and exploit proof-of-concept development and analysis, to identify over-the-horizon cyber-attack vectors that may pose a risk to the company’s information security environment. The candidate will also have experience partnering with cyber defenders to resolve identified capability gaps. The team member will need to have experience in conducting technical research and identifying methods to detect emerging cyber threats, emulating full-life cycle cyber-attack methodologies, and have a deep, technical understanding of evolving Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to principal engineers and supports special projects
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Review and analyze complex advanced computer security incident response activities and technical investigations of information security related incidents
• Identify vulnerabilities and associate those to a severity rating by deriving impact and ease of exploit
• 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
• Act as professional ethical penetration tester utilizing hacking tools to modify or create proof of concept exploits that mimic techniques of the most sophisticated attackers
• Conduct security risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate information security policies and adherence to best practices
• Communicate to the line of business on the inherent risks, providing meaningful mitigation strategies

Job Requirements:

• Strong investigative mindset with an attention to detail
• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: creating proof of concepts, creating exploits, or reverse engineering demonstrated through work or military experience
• 3+ years of experience managing cybercrime detection, investigation, and intelligence strategies
• 5+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5 + years of experience with technical project coordination associated with Red Team, Purple Team, Blue Team Assessments or offensive security research assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering,
• Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions
• Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidents
• 5+ years of information security experience including experience in one or more of the following security disciplines: information security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, host/network forensics, business continuity, or cyber threat intelligence
• Certifications in one or more of the following: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
• Ability to manage complex security scenarios and develop innovative solutions to address the most recent cyber threats
• Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry

Job Details:

Company: Wells Fargo

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Irvine, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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