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

• 2+ years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• 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

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

• 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

• $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

• 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