Cyber Security Research Engineer- Validation Red Team

About this role:

Wells Fargo is looking for a strong cyber security professional to perform validation work to ensure that findings identified by the Offensive Security Research Team have been remediated. This role will involve the analysis and re-execution of previous red team findings to verify that these techniques and tactics either no longer work or have adequate detective controls that will alert when they are detected. Team member will be responsible for executing attack chains, writing reports, and communicating those results to business and system owners. They must be able to consult with representatives from other parts of the bank to explain the details behind the work they do and could be called upon to assist with the creation of defensive tactics to detect or prevent the activity in question. This team member must be able to utilize complex hacking tools and will research and analyze offensive technologies, systems, and applications to re-create prior testing conditions in a production environment.  This position reports to the Cyber Threat Management – Offensive Security Research Team and will partner with other internal teams to participate in threat emulation activities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct innovative research in cyber security
• Participate in active offensive security operations
• Perform vital work to validate that findings have been remediated
• Develop and present in-depth reports that provide a narrative of your activity
• Communicate results to lines of business based on inherit risks
• Work with the leadership team to identify opportunities and process improvements
• Participate in purple teaming

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of information security experience in converged testing (red teaming)

Desired Qualifications:

• ​2+ years of experience with Linux OS environment
• 2+ years of experience with Burpsuite Pro
• 2+ years of experience working with VMWare Workstation
• 2+ years of cloud computing experience in one or a combination of the following: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCC) or Azure Cloud Security

• Knowledge of Python, Ruby, PowerShell, and Shell Scripting
• Knowledge and understanding of information security risk assessment procedures, risk mitigation or remediation
• Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner
• Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge and understanding of system/application architecture and design concepts
• Ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to all levels of management
• Experience performing offensive security assessments against cloud environments
• 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)

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Remote candidates will be considered

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$87,000.00 - $140,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

5 Feb 2026

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