Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant
Company: Wells Fargo
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Cyber Security
Research Consultant to leverage both automated scanning tools and
your own manual penetration testing expertise to continually
improve the security posture of Wells Fargo applications. You will
be partnering with application teams to address any discovered
vulnerabilities while focusing on improving your expertise in the
field, staying up to date on newly discovered exploits and working
within the organization further improve testing methodologies
across the team. This particular role will focus on leading Wells
Fargo's efforts in building our asset awareness and continuous
automated scanning of our systems to enhance our real time threat
assessment capabilities.Our company offers a complex environment
and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technology
solutions. Effective communication is critical in this role, as you
will be acting as subject matter expert to the development and
security communities within Wells Fargo. The position will report
into the FFIEC Security Assessment Manager within the Assessments
and Commitments division. The emerging threats to Wells Fargo will
require continuous development of your skills and quick
assimilation of new information into your testing. Are you ready to
accept the challenge?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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Provide leadership to principal engineers and supports special
projects
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to
resolve issues and achieve goalsRequired Qualifications, US:
- 5+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent
demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work
experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years of web application penetration testing
experienceDesired Qualifications:
- 2+ years developing python scripts
- Proficient in Linux system administration
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals
- 6+ months working with SQLJob Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in
US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran. 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.
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