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[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/Bengaluru-India/Lead-Cyber-Security-Research-Engineer---Purple-Team_R-583357) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Wells Fargo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) / Lead Cyber Security Research Engineer - Purple Team ## Job description ### About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer. In this role, you will: - Lead computer security incident response activities for highly complex events - Conduct technical investigation of security related incidents and post incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies - Provide security consulting on large projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards - Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for highly complex security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security - Review and correlate security logs - Utilize subject matter knowledge in industry leading security solutions and best practices to implement one or more components of information security such as availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity - Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives - Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers - Lead a team to achieve objectives 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 planning, executing, and documenting adversary emulation and detection testing using industry‑standard technologies - 5+ years of experience working in Red Team, Purple Team, Blue Team Assessments, or offensive security research capacities Experience in Malware analysis, reverse engineering and SIEM tools. 5+ years of experience managing cyber-attack detection, investigation, and intelligence strategies - Strong experience in one or more of the following security disciplines: information security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, host/network forensics, cyber-crime investigation, penetration testing, business continuity, or cyber threat intelligence - Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry Certifications in one or more of the following: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE). Experience conducting project meetings, presentations, and status reporting - Knowledge and understanding of data security controls and bypasses including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions - Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to security events Experience with multiple operating systems to include Windows, Mac OS, and Unix/Linux - Strong offensive coding experience in multiple programming languages, such as Go,.Net languages, C++, python or others - Strong tooling experience in adversarial emulation tools, including C2 and exploitation frameworks Job Location - Bangalore / Hyderabad Posting End Date: 25 Nov 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. c. Please be prepared to provide accurate information and supporting documentation in connection with any lawful employment and education verification conducted by Wells Fargo. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Bengaluru, India - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/Bengaluru-India/Lead-Cyber-Security-Research-Engineer---Purple-Team_R-583357) ## Hiring at Wells Fargo - Open jobs: 1,645 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Wells Fargo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Wells Fargo ### [Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist - AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI, ML](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/da941422257fdd2b0fcb/) Bengaluru, India ### [Lead Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/ab8af47d53047ec1e4d8/) Bengaluru, India ### [Lead Software Engineer - Endur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/9f0a0326dfa675fc626f/) Bengaluru, India ### [Lead Software Engineer - Java Full stack](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/19bd200a7f56c7598d0a/) Bengaluru, India ### [Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading, Java](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/5d4d4e449bde88aeeae6/) Bengaluru, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal / Sr. Principal Security Research - Advanced Cyber Research (Cortex)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/d4d9570f0205af0a74ee/) Palo Alto Networks · Tel Aviv ### [Sr. Manager, Cyber Threat Research & Intelligence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adobe/jobs/7e4ea2d216667d3d79df/) Adobe ### [Cyber Security Research Placement (12.5 months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/12a9218abb84e1be0ee4/) AIRBUS · Bristol Area ### [Principal - Cyber Resilience & External Affairs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/gsk/jobs/8dd558006796c4e8441a/) GSK · Bengaluru, India ### [Tech Cyber ORM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/7357e3469d8760d1264b/) JPMorganChase · Beijing, China [Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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