About this role As a Lead Information Security Engineer you will spearhead efforts to secure sensitive data with a primary focus on implementing and managing encryption for data at rest and in transit You will collaborate with vendors to integrate state-of-the-art cryptographic tools and establish self-healing security systems that minimize disruptions and improve resiliency Additionally you will design and monitor synthetic transactions to ensure the health and availability of critical systems This role demands a strong background in encryption vendor management automation and advanced security engineering practices In this role you will Lead and execute complex computer security incident response activities including post-incident forensics to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies Design implement and manage encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards Collaborate with vendors to evaluate procure and deploy advanced encryption tools including self-healing systems that automate recovery and reduce downtime Develop and implement synthetic transaction monitoring to simulate user interactions ensuring continuous performance and availability of critical applications Provide security consulting on large-scale projects emphasizing cryptographic protocols key management practices and vendor-driven encryption solutions Architect and maintain highly secure solutions across networking cryptography cloud environments authentication directory services and endpoint security Monitor and correlate security logs to detect vulnerabilities and ensure encryption solutions remain robust against evolving threats Integrate self-healing technologies into the security architecture automating responses to incidents and reducing manual intervention Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities particularly in encryption and data protection and recommend actionable remediation strategies Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to align encryption strategies with compliance performance and operational requirements Lead a team of security professionals fostering innovation in self-healing systems encryption and synthetic monitoring practices Required Qualifications 5 years of Information Security Engineering experience demonstrated through work experience military service education or training 5 years of experience on Thales CipherTrust Manager CipherTrust Transparent Encryption CTE or any other equivalent experience any of the Unstructured Structured Data at Rest Cryptographic services 5 years of coding and development experience in Python Ruby or Ansible Automation with expertise in automating encryption and self-healing systems 5 years of experience in CI CD processes with tools like Jenkins Gradle SonarQube and Artifactory 3 years of experience developing applications on Kubernetes K8 platforms and deploying solutions to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform Desired Qualifications Advanced expertise in encryption technologies including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography and implementing data-at-rest encryption solutions Experience in designing and implementing self-healing systems including automated recovery and fault-tolerant solutions Knowledge of synthetic transaction monitoring tools to ensure the reliability and availability of critical systems Strong vendor management skills including evaluating onboarding and collaborating with vendors for encryption tools and automated recovery solutions Knowledge of Directory Servers such as Ping Directory or Oracle Unified Directory Proficiency with monitoring and data analysis tools like Splunk and Elasticsearch for encryption-related security event detection and performance tracking Advanced knowledge of Linux and network troubleshooting commands with a focus on securing encrypted data flows and automated recovery Deep knowledge of information security frameworks standards and best practices including NIST and ISO guidelines for encryption and automated resilience Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences including executives Job Expectations Availability to support production issues during evenings and weekends as needed Onsite presence required with a hybrid work schedule Posting End Date 6 Aug 2025 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants We Value Equal Opportunity Wells 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 solid 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 Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy 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

📌 Lead Information Security Engineer (Karnataka)
🏢 Wells Fargo
📍 Karnataka