Information Security Engineering Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Information Security Engineering Manager.

In this role, you will:

• lead the strategy, engineering, and technology support of Wells Fargo India’s Cybersecurity Platform Management.
• You will manage a multidisciplinary team that ensures stability and availability of critical systems, on‑premises and cloud, in diverse domains , such as Identity & Access Management , Data Science, Application Security etc.
•  A key responsibility includes leveraging AI and other automation opportunities, to derive operational efficiencies.
• Providing Leadership during Major outage to triage and resolve within MTTR, overseeing escalations, ensuring business continuity, and collaborating with global stakeholders during critical events. play a crucial role in architecture decisions, tool integration, process optimization, and policy enforcement.Strategic Leadership & Team Management
• Lead platform operations (multiple functions) and ensure stability , availability, scalability, and compliance of critical banking systems.
• Embed application security into SDLC; work closely with DevSecOps and engineering teams.
• Improve Observability ,for quick alerting and proactive action to prevent business impact
• Improve business resiliency of critical systems
• Drive enterprise technology transformation programs (e.g., OpenShift containerization, migration to SailPoint, Azure AD modernization, or Zero Trust adoption), in alignment with global technology objectives
• Drive workforce planning, skill development, and performance management aligned with organizational goals.
• Foster a collaborative culture with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Major Incident Management (MIM) & Escalation Handling
• Provide Leadership during Major outages, leading triage and recovery with timely escalation, Root cause analysis, and executive reporting, and implementing long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure 24x7 support coverage and swift resolution during escalations,  outages or disruptions.
• Automation and AI
• Leverage AI and machine learning for predictive analysis, their intelligence and anomaly detection.
• Utilize data science tools (python, power BI, Splunk, SQL) for dashboarding, pattern recognition, decision support.
• Introduce AI-powered Bots or assistance for enhancing security response and operational efficiency.
• Use predictive analytics to preempt performance issues, security breaches, or capacity risks.
• Drive automation initiatives across operations and security process using scripting/RPa/SOAR/automation tools.

• Compliance, Risk & Audit Readiness

• Enforce enterprise access policies in line with global regulatory standards such as SOX, FFIEC, GLBA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.
• Own periodic access certifications, recertifications, and attestations for user, role, and privileged access.
• Develop dashboards and reports using tools like Python, Power BI, or Splunk for threat intelligence and system health.
• Support internal and external audits by producing access evidence, control design documentation, and remediation plans.
• Proactively identifying  risks, Vulnerability management (Qualys tool) create mitigation strategies, and track control effectiveness.

• IAM specific Platform BAU responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the eSAR (Electronic System Access Request) system for seamless user access onboarding and certification.
• Oversee GURA (Global User Role Administration) by implementing and refining RBAC/ABAC models, minimizing role sprawl, and improving role clarity.
• Manage CEMA (Centralized Entitlement Management & Administration) to ensure comprehensive entitlement reviews, SoD analysis, and policy alignment.
• Lead Privileged Access Management (PAM) operations using enterprise tools (e.g., CyberArk), including credential vaulting, session recording, and JIT access.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor to application owners, IT leaders, risk partners, and compliance teams.
• Represent Program in governance boards, steering committees, and regulatory reviews.
• Build and sustain high-trust relationships with business stakeholders to promote Platform awareness and product adoption.
• Required Qualifications
• 4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in Information Security.
• 2+ years of leadership / managerial experience
• Experience in cybersecurity, within banking/finance domain
• Hands-on with IAM , data Science tools
• Strong knowledge in scripting, data visualization, and predictive modeling.
• Strong exposure to ITIL processes, incident handling, RCA documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Solid understanding of access lifecycle workflows (Joiner, Mover, Leaver), entitlement governance, and PAM strategies.
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks, especially ServiceNow for ticketing, change, and incident management.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIAM, or ITIL Foundation.

• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Job Location : Bangalore/Hyderabad

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

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