Cyber Behavioral Defense Lead

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Cyber Behavioral Defense Lead (Lead Information Security Analyst), as part of the Technology Management and Strategy team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Demonstrated experience in information security, cyber risk, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, identity-related risk, insider threat, or adversary-focused security disciplines
• Experience conducting red team exercises, adversary emulation, or offensive security assessments
• Experience designing, leading, or evaluating social engineering assessments and adversary simulation activities
• Demonstrated experience managing fraud, identity-related risks, account compromise, or trust and safety concerns
• Proven ability to translate complex cyber threats and security risks into practical business actions and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional security initiatives across business, technology, and risk management teams
• Experience developing executive-level findings, briefings, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• Experience identifying and assessing how threat actors exploit authority, urgency, trust, routine, fear, helpfulness, and other human decision-making behaviors
• Reviewing business processes, workflows, and control environments to identify vulnerabilities related to fraud, social engineering, insider misuse, or unauthorized disclosure of information
• Working knowledge of phishing, vishing, smishing, deepfakes, business email compromise (BEC), impersonation attacks, trusted-access abuse, and AI-enabled social engineering techniques

Desired Qualifications

Not specified

Job Expectations

• Position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Posting Locations

• 1751 Pinnacle Dr. McLean, Virginia 22102
• 300 S Brevard Street. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 2600 S Price Road. Chandler, Arizona 85286

Pay Range

• VA- McLean: $143,000 - $224,000 Annually
• NC- Charlotte: $119,000 - $187,000 Annually
• AZ- Chandler: $119,000 - $187,000 Annually

Posting End Date

30 Aug 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.

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.