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About this Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join the DLP Data Integration and Automation Team within Cybersecurity Defense. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and automating data protection controls that ensure sensitive information is appropriately identified, classified, and protected across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cybersecurity engineering, Python and Bash scripting, data integration, and enterprise security automation. This individual will lead efforts to onboard and maintain critical data sources—including HR, customer, financial, and regulatory data—into DLP platforms to support data protection and regulatory compliance objectives.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead the design, implementation, and support of highly complex Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection solutions.
- Provide advanced application support for enterprise DLP platforms, including troubleshooting, configuration management, data onboarding, and operational support activities.
- Support and maintain integrations between DLP platforms and upstream/downstream data sources to ensure accurate and reliable data classification and protection capabilities.
- Design and maintain automated workflows that prepare, transform, and integrate sensitive data sources for enterprise DLP platforms.
- Ensure DLP systems are receiving accurate and current data feeds, including HR, customer, PII, and other sensitive data classifications.
- Provide cybersecurity consulting and technical guidance to business and technology partners to ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and standards.
- Design, document, test, implement, and support security solutions across network, endpoint, cloud, application, and data protection domains.
- Perform root-cause analysis, technical troubleshooting, and resolution of complex security and integration issues.
- Conduct security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, perform proof-of-concept testing, and develop implementation plans for enterprise deployment.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, application teams, infrastructure partners, and security stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior engineers and other team members.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, operational efficiency, and security effectiveness.
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting in complex technical environments
- 4+ years of experience supporting data transmission solutions (i.e. email messaging, web proxy, firewall, etc.) in a large enterprise
- 4+ years of experience leading and directing the activities of technical staff
- 2+ years of experience with DLP and other Data Protection solutions.
- 2+ year of experience working with SQL queries for application support, troubleshooting, reporting, or analysis.
- 2+ year of experience supporting application integrations using APIs, web services, or data exchange technologies.
- 2+ year of experience supporting MS SQL and/or Oracle databases, including data validation, application connectivity, and operational support.
- Experience supporting applications in Linux and Windows server environments.
- Experience using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to support administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational tasks.
- Experience performing technical product assessments, including development of implementation plans, in a large enterprise
- Experience securing cloud data storage or transmission solutions
- Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC or equivalent
Job Expectations
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule – 3 days per week on-site/in office and 2 days per week remote
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Locations:
- 300 South Brevard, Charlotte, NC
- 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona
- 401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, TX
Posting End Date:
22 Sep 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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.
About this Role
About this Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join the DLP Data Integration and Automation Team within Cybersecurity Defense. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and automating data protection controls that ensure sensitive information is appropriately identified, classified, and protected across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cybersecurity engineering, Python and Bash scripting, data integration, and enterprise security automation. This individual will lead efforts to onboard and maintain critical data sources—including HR, customer, financial, and regulatory data—into DLP platforms to support data protection and regulatory compliance objectives.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead the design, implementation, and support of highly complex Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection solutions.
- Provide advanced application support for enterprise DLP platforms, including troubleshooting, configuration management, data onboarding, and operational support activities.
- Support and maintain integrations between DLP platforms and upstream/downstream data sources to ensure accurate and reliable data classification and protection capabilities.
- Design and maintain automated workflows that prepare, transform, and integrate sensitive data sources for enterprise DLP platforms.
- Ensure DLP systems are receiving accurate and current data feeds, including HR, customer, PII, and other sensitive data classifications.
- Provide cybersecurity consulting and technical guidance to business and technology partners to ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and standards.
- Design, document, test, implement, and support security solutions across network, endpoint, cloud, application, and data protection domains.
- Perform root-cause analysis, technical troubleshooting, and resolution of complex security and integration issues.
- Conduct security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, perform proof-of-concept testing, and develop implementation plans for enterprise deployment.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, application teams, infrastructure partners, and security stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior engineers and other team members.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, operational efficiency, and security effectiveness.
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting in complex technical environments
- 4+ years of experience supporting data transmission solutions (i.e. email messaging, web proxy, firewall, etc.) in a large enterprise
- 4+ years of experience leading and directing the activities of technical staff
- 2+ years of experience with DLP and other Data Protection solutions.
- 2+ year of experience working with SQL queries for application support, troubleshooting, reporting, or analysis.
- 2+ year of experience supporting application integrations using APIs, web services, or data exchange technologies.
- 2+ year of experience supporting MS SQL and/or Oracle databases, including data validation, application connectivity, and operational support.
- Experience supporting applications in Linux and Windows server environments.
- Experience using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to support administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational tasks.
- Experience performing technical product assessments, including development of implementation plans, in a large enterprise
- Experience securing cloud data storage or transmission solutions
- Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC or equivalent
Job Expectations
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule – 3 days per week on-site/in office and 2 days per week remote
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Locations:
- 300 South Brevard, Charlotte, NC
- 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona
- 401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, TX
Posting End Date:
22 Sep 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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.
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- Ryder System50
- CACI International28
- General Dynamics Information Technology28
- Peraton26
- Booz Allen Hamilton26
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- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Education4
- Electronics & Hardware4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of information security jobs.
- Seven or more years of progressive information security leadership experience
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional security certification
- Demonstrated experience managing security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management programs
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or sector-specific regulations
- Experience building and leading cross-functional security teams and managing security budgets
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Director Of Information Security Job Search
Quantify your risk reduction outcomes
Your resume needs measurable impact, not a list of tools you've managed. Hiring committees for director of information security roles respond to statements like reduced incident response time or cut audit findings, tied to a specific program you led.
Align certifications to the posting requirements
CISSP is nearly universal, but many postings also screen for CISM, CRISC, or FedRAMP experience depending on the sector. Read each listing carefully and move the most relevant credential to the top of your resume's certification section.
Target openings by compliance framework
Director of information security roles in healthcare, defense, and finance are often scoped around specific frameworks like HIPAA, CMMC, or SOX. Filtering openings by these terms surfaces roles where your existing compliance experience is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of information security openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a board-level communication example
Interviewers at the director level almost always ask how you present security risk to non-technical executives. Prepare one concrete story where you translated a technical threat into business impact language and influenced a budget or policy decision.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role includes ownership of the security budget, headcount authority, and a direct reporting line to the CISO or CTO. Misaligned scope is the leading reason directors of information security leave roles within the first year.
Director Of Information Security Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of information securitys?
The companies hiring the most director of information securitys right now include Ryder System, CACI International, and General Dynamics Information Technology, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistently strongest at organizations with regulated data environments, including financial institutions, hospital systems, and federal contractors.
How many director of information security jobs are remote?
About 54% of director of information security openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at organizations with classified systems or strict regulatory obligations. Sub-areas like cloud security strategy, compliance program management, and security policy development tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles tied to physical data centers or SOC operations.
How do you become a director of information security?
Most directors of information security build toward the role by starting in technical security positions such as analyst or engineer, then moving into team lead or manager roles with ownership over a defined security domain. Earning a credential like CISSP and gaining direct exposure to compliance audits, incident response leadership, and executive reporting accelerates the path. Experience managing a security budget and cross-functional stakeholders is typically the final qualifier that distinguishes director-ready candidates.
Can you get a director of information security job with limited experience?
Getting hired as a director of information security without prior director-level experience is possible if you can demonstrate ownership of a security program, even at smaller scale. Candidates who have led a compliance initiative, built out a security operations function, or managed a team during a significant incident are competitive. Targeting smaller companies, startups with a strong security posture need, or organizations in regulated industries undergoing growth tends to be the most practical entry point.
What does the director of information security interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of information security role typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on leadership background and compliance experience, followed by a technical panel covering your approach to risk management, incident response, and security architecture. A case study or scenario exercise is common, often asking you to assess a hypothetical breach or build out a security roadmap. Final rounds almost always include a conversation with the CISO, CTO, or a member of the executive team evaluating your ability to communicate risk at a business level.
Where can I find and apply to director of information security jobs?
You can find and apply to director of information security jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often keeps you ahead of roles that fill quickly.
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