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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Security Encryption Engineer - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Vbscript, Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Linux, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Service Pack, Tokenization, Management of Software Versions, Scripting, Puppet - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18349eb05b270420 ## About the Role * 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. * 5+ years of intermediate to advanced level experience with scripting/automation using tools such as: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, VBScript, or JavaScript, UI path, etc. * 5+ years of Unix/Linux/Windows Systems Administration experience with in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, OS hardening and OS tuning. * 5+ years of experience with encryption or tokenization technologies. * 3+ years of experience performing builds, administration and/or support of hardware security modules or security appliance devices. * Advanced Knowledge of Cryptographic protocols & algorithms. * Knowledge and understanding of Cryptographic Technologies and Key Management * Experience with Thales CipherTrust Key Manager and CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE). * Understanding of (format preserving encryption) FPE, tokenization and TDE (transparent data encryption) * Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, version upgrades for systems, appliances and HSM's * Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies. * Experience with application support in Linux and Windows server environments. * Proven experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment. * Experience performing technical product assessments, including development of implementation plans, in a large enterprise. * Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff. * Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. * Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities. * Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC or equivalent. * Cloud certifications such as AZ-900, MS-900 or equivalent/higher. * Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades, security patches, or version upgrades. * Experience designing, developing and implementing synthetic transactions for the monitoring of applications and/or infrastructure. * Experience with Puppet/Chef/Ansible or similar automation tools. * Knowledge and understanding of banking or the financial services industry. * Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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