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This role focuses on engineering solutions for our next-generation security assessment, automated SaaS assurance, AI security validation, cyber risk intelligence, and Just in Time access. These capabilities enhance the firm’s ability to continuously assess, validate, and assure cybersecurity controls.\nThe impact of this role extends beyond individual proofs of concept, helping shape the future direction of Cyber Engineering across emerging technology domains. Key responsibilities include leading strategic engineering initiatives such as the AI Security Test Harness, driving unified findings and thematic risk analysis, advancing AI Security and Threat Assessment Automation, and partnering with cyber engineering leaders on initiatives such as Mindgard.ai, and Cisco Cyber Defense AI. In addition, the role will lead the enterprise-scale Just-in-Time (JIT) access management solutions focused on endpoint security controls, privileged access governance, and secure-by-design solutions. Overall responsible for developing business cases and executive technical roadmaps, evaluating build-versus-buy technology options, influencing architectural designs and driving cross-functional execution across cybersecurity, identity, product engineering, infrastructure, and operations organizations. Partners with senior technology leaders to deliver scalable security capabilities that reduce risk, strengthen governance, and improve operational efficiency while supporting enterprise modernization initiatives. Responsible for leading, building, and managing a team of advanced software engineers with diverse SME knowledge across many technologies.\nThrough strong technical leadership, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration, this role accelerates innovation while improving security effectiveness, automation, and operational resilience.\nThe rapid adoption of AI, cloud-native technologies, SaaS platforms, and automated software delivery has introduced new cybersecurity risks that cannot be effectively addressed through traditional assessment and assurance approaches. Secure by Design includes several emerging initiatives that require dedicated technical leadership to evaluate new technologies, lead proofs of concept, and scale innovative ideas into enterprise capabilities.\nThis role provides focused ownership of strategic initiatives such as the AI Security Test Harness, unified findings and thematic risk analysis, Mindgard.ai and Cisco implementations and automation, next-generation security assessment and Just in Time access solutions. Without a dedicated leader, these efforts risk becoming fragmented across teams with competing priorities, slowing the organization’s ability to address emerging risks and adopt critical new capabilities.\nIn this role, you will:\nLead strategic engineering initiatives such as the AI Security Test Harness, driving unified findings and thematic risk analysis, advancing AI Security and Threat Assessment Automation, and partnering with cyber engineering leaders on initiatives such as Mindgard.ai, and Cisco Cyber Defense AI. In addition, the role will lead the enterprise-scale Just-in-Time (JIT) access management solutions focused on endpoint security controls, privileged access governance, and secure-by-design solutions. \nCollaborate with product managers, data scientists, platform teams, and security experts to define roadmap and architecture.\nProvide technical leadership in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.\nStay abreast of industry trends in AI, ML, GenAI, and cybersecurity to introduce innovative approaches and tools.\nGuide the adoption and implementation of enterprise AI/ML platforms, as well as champion custom-built solutions when needed.\nBuild, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration.\nEnsure engineering practices meet the highest standards of security, performance, and scalability.\nPartner closely with cross-functional leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.\nDefine and track KPIs and OKRs for engineering execution, team growth, and solution impact.\nFunction as the technical representative for the product during cross-team collaborative efforts and planning\nIdentify and recommend opportunities for driving escalated resolution of technology roadblocks including code, build and deployment while also managing overall software development cycle and security standard\nRequired Qualifications:\n10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education\n\n4+ years of management or leadership experience\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or technical leadership role.\nProven experience delivering AI/ML and GenAI solutions, preferably in cybersecurity or a related high-security domain.\nStrong knowledge of machine learning lifecycle, LLMs, MLOps practices, model deployment and monitoring.\nFamiliarity with enterprise cybersecurity use cases and data sources (e.g., logs, telemetry, user behavior, threat intelligence).\nHands-on experience with modern data and AI stacks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark, Hugging Face, Vertex AI, Databricks, LangChain, Vector DBs, etc.).\nExperience designing scalable microservices and data pipelines in a hybrid cloud environment.\nProven ability to evaluate and integrate third-party enterprise tools and open-source frameworks.\nStrong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\nDemonstrated experience building and nurturing strong, diverse engineering teams.\nExperience with Generative AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, LLaMA, etc.) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).\nJob Expectations:\nThis position offers a hybrid work schedule \nThis position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship\nDemonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)\nLeverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting\nApply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions\nUnderstand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations\nApply AI responsibly in development and production environments\nEnsure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards\nPay Range\nReflected 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.\n$215,000.00 - $355,000.00\nBenefits\nWells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.\nHealth benefits\n401(k) Plan\nPaid time off\nDisability benefits\nLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance\nParental leave\nCritical caregiving leave\nDiscounts and savings\nCommuter benefits\nTuition reimbursement\nScholarships for dependent children\nAdoption reimbursement\nPosting End Date:\n1 Nov 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.\nWe Value Equal Opportunity\nWells 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.\nEmployees 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.\nApplicants with Disabilities\nTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.\nDrug and Alcohol Policy\nWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.\nWells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:\na. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.\nb. 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