Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

About this role: Wells Fargo is looking for a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant that will emulate adversarial attacks in order to provide information to Wells Fargo Lines of Business with the overall goal of providing knowledge of indicators or compromise and TTP (Tools, Tactics, and Procedures) to other teams. The team member will be responsible for creating and executing attack chains with the Threat Simulation team members and will debrief leadership and business owners to explain how combining different weaknesses can result in higher impact. This team member must be able to utilize complex hacking tools, create proof of concept exploits, and document attack chains so they can be re-created and defensive tactics developed for them. This role will research, analyze, design, test, and implement complex technologies, systems, and applications. This position reports to the Cyber Threat Management – Offensive Security Research Team. In this role, you will: Conduct Threat Emulation Conduct innovative research in cyber security and present to internal peers and partners Conduct active offensive security operations Conducts physical security assessments Develop custom penetration testing tools Develop in-depth findings report Communicate findings to lines of business based on inherit risks Participate in purple teaming Train/Mentor more junior members of team Work with the leadership team to identify opportunities and process improvements Required Qualifications: 5 years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 5 years of information security experience in converged testing (red teaming) 5 years of performing white hat exploitation and post-exploitation experience 3 year of experience in network, social, and physical domains Demonstrated lead experience Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of Python, Ruby, PowerShell, and Shell Scripting Previous experience with common command-and-control (C2) frameworks such as Cobalt Strike and Mythic Knowledge and understanding of information security risk assessment procedures, risk mitigation or remediation Experience in one or a combination of the following: creating proof of concepts, creating exploits, or reverse engineering Experience performing security assessment against cloud service providers Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry Experience working in a large enterprise environment Knowledge and understanding of system/application architecture and design concepts Ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to all levels of management Experience performing offensive security assessments against cloud environments 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) Job Expectations: This position offers a hybrid work schedule This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Locations: 1525 WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 1301 Solana Blvd, Westlake, Texas 76262 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286 550 S 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 4101 Wiseman Blvd Bldg 110, San Antonio, TX 78251 Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $111,100.00 - $197,500.00 Benefits Wells 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. Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance Parental leave Critical caregiving leave Discounts and savings Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption reimbursement Posting End Date: 6 Apr 2025 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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