Cyber Security Research Engineer- Validation Red Team

Wells Fargo

Closes tomorrow Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chandler, AZIrving, TXCharlotte, NCSan Antonio, TX
Salary
$87,000–$140,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 16, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

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This role $114k
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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Wells Fargo currently has 87 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Cyber Security Research Engineer- Validation Red Team

Wells Fargo seeks a seasoned cyber security professional to join its Cyber Threat Management – Offensive Security Research Team as an offensive security analyst, responsible for validating the remediation of findings from previous red team exercises. This role involves re-executing attack chains, writing detailed reports, and communicating results to business and system owners, requiring strong collaboration with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in cyber security research and converged testing, proficient in Linux OS environments, Burp Suite Pro, VMware Workstation, and cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure. They should possess knowledge of Python, Ruby, PowerShell, and shell scripting, along with a deep understanding of information security risk assessment procedures and the banking industry’s system/application architecture. This position demands expertise in offensive security assessments against cloud environments and the ability to present complex material clearly to all levels of management.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and re-execute previous red team findings to verify remediation.
  • Write detailed reports on validation results for business and system owners.
  • Utilize complex hacking tools to recreate prior testing conditions in production.
  • Develop defensive tactics to detect or prevent identified offensive activities.
  • Consult with internal teams to explain work details and identify process improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of cyber security research experience or equivalent
  • Proficient in Linux OS, Burpsuite Pro, and VMWare Workstation
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCC)
  • Knowledge of Python, Ruby, PowerShell, and Shell Scripting
  • Ability to validate red team findings and develop detailed reports

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