The role involves building and supporting cryptographic infrastructure, integrating encryption technologies, and resolving security incidents. Responsibilities include automation, collaborating with engineering teams on security best practices, and leading incident responses.
Senior Information Security Engineer - Cryptographic Infrastructure
We're seeking a collaborative and security-minded engineer to help build and support our cryptographic infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with teams responsible for operating systems and applications to support the integration and management of encryption technologies. This includes collaborating on the implementation and maintenance of tools such as Control-M (CTM), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), and Vormetric. You will help ensure secure data handling practices, troubleshoot encryption-related issues, and contribute to the development of secure infrastructure solutions. This position offers the opportunity to apply existing knowledge of encryption technologies in a hands-on environment, while also deepening expertise through cross-functional collaboration.
In this role, you will:
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.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
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.
19 Sep 2025
* 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
We're seeking a collaborative and security-minded engineer to help build and support our cryptographic infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with teams responsible for operating systems and applications to support the integration and management of encryption technologies. This includes collaborating on the implementation and maintenance of tools such as Control-M (CTM), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), and Vormetric. You will help ensure secure data handling practices, troubleshoot encryption-related issues, and contribute to the development of secure infrastructure solutions. This position offers the opportunity to apply existing knowledge of encryption technologies in a hands-on environment, while also deepening expertise through cross-functional collaboration.
In this role, you will:
- Design, maintain, and automate cryptographic infrastructure to support secure data protection
- Lead and support incident response efforts, especially for complex or high-impact events
- Automate manual tasks using scripting languages and modern tooling
- Collaborate with teams to implement secure configurations and encryption best practices
- Contributes to the design and deployment of cryptographic solutions, including integration with CTM and Vormetric
- Work with vendors to understand product roadmaps and advocate for enhancements
- Partner with engineering teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
- Document and support cryptographic solutions and provide guidance on issue resolution
- 4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years of Unix/Linux Systems Administration experience with in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, OS hardening and OS tuning
- 2+ years of experience with encryption or tokenization technologies
- 2+ years of experience performing builds, administration and/or support of hardware security modules or security appliance devices
- 2+ years of experience with scripting/automation using tools such as: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, VBScript, or JavaScript, UI path, etc.
- Experience with encryption technologies, whether direct or through support of OS/app teams using them
- Familiarity with CTM, Vormetric, or similar platforms is a plus
- Ability to automate tasks using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
- Solid understanding of core security principles and risk mitigation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
- Intermediate or higher knowledge of cryptographic protocols & algorithms
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, version upgrades for systems, appliances, and HSMs
- Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
- Proven experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments
- Intermediate to advanced skills with M365/MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, MS SharePoint Online
- Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment
- Experience with application support in Linux and Windows server environments
- Experience performing technical product assessments, including development of implementation plans, in a large enterprise
- Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff
- Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), or equivalent
- Cloud certifications such as AZ-900, MS-900, or equivalent/higher
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work on call/off-hours as assigned per the Team on-call rotation
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- This role offers a hybrid in-office work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship
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.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
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
19 Sep 2025
* 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Top Skills
Ansible
Bash
Control-M
Hardware Security Modules
JavaScript
Linux
MS Office
Powershell
Python
Unix
Vbscript
Vormetric
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