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Wells Fargo

Senior Cyber Security Research Engineer Application Pen Test

Wells Fargo

Published 16 May 2026
Irving, TX, USA& Other locations
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Prompt Engineering
Integrations
API
System Design
Cyber Security
Manual Testing
Penetration Testing
Security Testing
IT Security
Authentication
Prioritization
AI
Research
Scripting
Automation
GDPR
Data

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

PCI DSS
GitHub
OWASP
Shell

Description

The role involves identifying, validating, and exploiting security vulnerabilities through manual testing across various application technologies including web, APIs, mobile, mainframe, and thick client systems. The position requires producing detailed technical reports with evidence and practical remediation guidance while partnering with application teams to drive timely fixes. Responsibilities include configuring automated tools to improve coverage and performing deep defect analysis to triage findings. The role also requires leveraging AI-assisted development and analysis tools to accelerate testing and troubleshooting processes. Furthermore, the individual will communicate findings to stakeholders and support the continuous improvement of testing methodologies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess at least four years of experience in Cyber Security Research or an equivalent combination of work, training, military, or educational experience. The role requires a minimum of two years of hands-on manual application penetration testing experience and two years of experience with Dynamic Application Security Testing. Proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools is also required. No specific degree is explicitly mandated, though professional security certifications are considered a plus.

Disclaimer

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About the company

Wells Fargo

Size

192857

HQ

San Francisco, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargos vision is to satisfy our customers financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortunes 2022 rankings of Americas largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. © 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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