Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Network Security Authentication Engineer to join the Chief Technology Office within Technology. This role is part of a specialized team responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing management of secure network authentication solutions, with a primary focus on the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-wide authentication solutions using Cisco ISE.
• Develop and execute test plans for policy, configuration, and code changes to ensure secure and stable deployments.
• Build and maintain automation workflows using Python and Ansible to streamline platform operations and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate authentication services with broader network and security infrastructure.
• Provide operational support, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident response for the ISE platform.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to the evolution of authentication strategies and standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in network access control and identity management.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security Engineering or a related field, demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education.
• 1+ years Proven experience managing enterprise authentication platforms and network access control systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including policy configuration, profiling, and posture assessment.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols such as EAP-TLS, MAC Authentication Bypass, RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML, and OAuth.
• Understanding of authentication principles including MFA, RBAC, and least privilege.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (DHCP, Layer 2/3/4 operations) and 802.1X-based access control.
• Experience working in Agile environments and writing technical documentation.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled.
• Participation in an on-call rotation to support critical authentication infrastructure.
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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• Lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-wide authentication solutions using Cisco ISE.
• Develop and execute test plans for policy, configuration, and code changes to ensure secure and stable deployments.
• Build and maintain automation workflows using Python and Ansible to streamline platform operations and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate authentication services with broader network and security infrastructure.
• Provide operational support, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident response for the ISE platform.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to the evolution of authentication strategies and standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in network access control and identity management