Cyber Security Research Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Cyber Security Research Consultant with experience or education in tactical cyber-attack evaluation, exploit testing and analysis, cyber intelligence, and red or purple teaming.  The ideal candidate will have experience in using tactical expertise in exploit testing, and exploit proof-of-concept development and analysis, to identify over-the-horizon cyber-attack vectors that may pose a risk to the company’s information security environment.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the research, analysis, design, testing and implementation of medium to complex computer network security and protection technologies
• Act as professional ethical penetration tester utilizing hacking tools to modify or create proof of concept exploits that mimic techniques of attackers to identify vulnerabilities and associate with a severity rating by deriving impact and ease of exploit
• Review and analyze security vulnerabilities for the company's networks, application systems, hardware infrastructure and emerging technologies to improve the enterprise information security posture
• Perform tests on networking devices, appliance products and web-based application
• Present recommendations to the line of business on the inherent risks, providing meaningful mitigation strategies
• Provide guidance and leadership to more experienced Information Security Engineers and act as a mentor for theses engineers interested in penetration testing and offensive security
• Perform security risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate information security policies and adherence to best practices
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal customers
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in network, social, and physical domains
• 1+ years working with MITRE ATT&CK and/or NIST frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives
• Information security experience in converged testing (red teaming)
• Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with 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 threat analysis and assessment of potential and current information security risk/threats
• Experience with Cloud and Virtualization/Containerization technologies

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations:

• 1525 WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
• 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286
• 550 S 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, TX  75039
• 4101 Wiseman Blvd Bldg 110, San Antonio, TX 78251
• 1100 Corporate Center Dr Lot B, Raleigh, NC 27607

Salary Ranges:

• $87,000 - $140,000 - Charlotte, NC
• $87,000 - $140,000 - Chandler, AZ
• $87,000 - $140,0000 - Irving, TX
• $87,000 - $140,0000 - San Antonio, TX
• $87,000 - $140,0000 - Raleigh, NC
• $96,000 - $154,0000 - Minneapolis, MN

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$87,000.00 - $154,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a