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
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

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

Posting End Date:

15 Jun 2026

*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.