Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

at  Wells Fargo

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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

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, educatio

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
• 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 and understanding of commonly known tactics and techniques used by malicious actors
• Advanced experience with enterprise cybersecurity tooling to gather threat intelligence data including Splunk, Chronicle, ThreatConnect, CrowdStrike, Tanium, but not limited to these
• Knowledge and understanding of threat analysis and assessment of potential and current information security risk/threats
• Cross-functional CTI/Cyber experience in tactical, strategic, financial crimes and operational concepts.
• Industry Cyber/Information Security certifications, like CISSP, SANS, CompTIA (Sec+, Net+, CySA+)
• Technical role understanding information security tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle many tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadline

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant which will report directly to the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Tactical Manager and is responsible for providing Intelligence Analysis and Technical Cybersecurity insights to Incident Response teams, CTI Senior Manager, CTI peers, and junior analysts. We are seeking a leader with a technical background in Information Security and Cyber Threat Intelligence responsible for assisting internal stakeholders and customers with critical cyber security decisions based off technical intelligence. Conducts research and identifies technologies to address capability gaps for emerging cyber threats, attack methods and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Recommends Company investments in cybersecurity capabilities. Interacts with internal partners including Cyber Security Operations Teams, Vulnerability Assessment Team, Third Party Risk Management, legal, fraud, financial crimes, technology and line of business leaders and executives. Provide oversight to team in troubleshooting and resolving complex cyber security problems.

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
• Review and analyze complex advanced computer security incident response activities and technical investigations of information security related incidents
• Identify emerging vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors, vet applicability to Wells Fargo environment, assess the threat to Wells Fargo, and inform the appropriate teams
• 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 cyber threat landscape, providing meaningful mitigation strategies
• Provide insight to CTI engineers and supports special projects
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
• 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 and understanding of commonly known tactics and techniques used by malicious actors
• Advanced experience with enterprise cybersecurity tooling to gather threat intelligence data including Splunk, Chronicle, ThreatConnect, CrowdStrike, Tanium, but not limited to these
• Knowledge and understanding of threat analysis and assessment of potential and current information security risk/threats
• Cross-functional CTI/Cyber experience in tactical, strategic, financial crimes and operational concepts.
• Industry Cyber/Information Security certifications, like CISSP, SANS, CompTIA (Sec+, Net+, CySA+)
• Technical role understanding information security tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle many tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines

Job Expectations:

• On-call 25% of the time
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations:

• San Antonio, TX
• Chandler, AZ
• Charlotte, NC
• Westlake, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth Area)