Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

Wells Fargo

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Charlotte, NCRaleigh, NCIrving, TXChandler, AZSan Antonio, TX
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

The Lead Cyber Security Research Engineer role within the Cyber Threat Management – Offensive Security Research Team at Wells Fargo involves designing and executing sophisticated cyber attack simulations to enhance enterprise-wide detection and response capabilities. This senior-level position requires expertise in creating proof-of-concept exploits, documenting detailed attack paths, and conducting security risk assessments for complex systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with team members to simulate real-world threats, providing actionable insights into adversary tactics and vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include leveraging advanced offensive tools like Cobalt Strike and Mythic, identifying critical vulnerabilities across network, social, and physical domains, and communicating technical findings effectively to both business partners and executive leadership. Essential skills encompass Python, PowerShell scripting, and experience in cloud service security assessments, particularly within the banking sector.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute complex end-to-end attack chains to simulate real-world threats.
  • Develop proof-of-concept exploits using advanced offensive security tools.
  • Document detailed attack paths for reliable reproduction and defensive improvements.
  • Conduct security risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
  • Communicate inherent risks and mitigation strategies to business partners and leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Over 5 years of cyber security research experience, including red teaming and white hat exploitation.
  • Expertise in Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, and advanced red team tools like Cobalt Strike.
  • Proven ability to conduct complex security risk assessments and communicate findings to technical and business audiences.
  • Experience in creating proofs of concept, exploits, or reverse engineering for defensive improvements.
  • Knowledge of cloud service provider security (Azure/GCP) and AI technologies.
  • Understanding of banking industry information security policies and best practices.

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