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 WellsFargo Indias Cybersecurity Platform Management.
• You will manage a multidisciplinary team that ensures stability and availability of critical systems, onpremises 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:

• Bachelors or masters 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