Lead Information Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Information Security Analyst in Charlotte, NC, within the BISO organization. The role combines hands-on security analysis with executive-level reporting on Application Security, IAM, and AI Security.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security analysis, strong data storytelling skills with Power BI, and experience delivering executive presentations to inform business decisions. Hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security analysis.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into risk insights.
• Experience delivering executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity data to identify trends, patterns, and risks.
• Evaluate risk across cybersecurity domains.
• Assess technologies and platforms for potential security concerns and gaps.
• Create executive-ready presentations and dashboards from technical findings.
• Present cybersecurity risks and mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Influence decision-making using data-driven analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Executive communication

Risk assessment

Security domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Information Security Analyst within its BISO organization, supporting efforts to assess and communicate cyber risk across key security areas. This hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC 28202 combines hands‑on security analysis with executive‑level reporting, focusing on Application Security, IAM, and AI Security.

Role Focus

This position centers on analyzing cybersecurity data and translating technical findings into risk insights senior stakeholders can act on. The work includes evaluating security posture across cybersecurity domains, identifying control gaps, and driving continuous improvement through data‑driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity data to identify trends, patterns, emerging threats, and areas of risk.
• Evaluate risk across cybersecurity domains.
• Assess technologies, tools, and platforms for potential security concerns and control gaps.
• Create executive‑ready presentations, reports, and dashboards that turn technical findings into business recommendations.
• Present cybersecurity risks and mitigation recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
• Anticipate questions, defend findings, and influence decision‑making using data‑driven analysis.
• Partner across cybersecurity and technology teams to proactively reduce risk and strengthen security posture.
• Identify opportunities and strategies for continuous cyber risk‑based improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 1+ years of Power BI experience.
• Experience pulling and analyzing data and delivering executive presentations.

Technologies

• Power BI

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
• Well‑versed experience and knowledge across cybersecurity domains.
• Clear, articulate written and verbal communication.
• Experience working in financial services institutions.

Job Expectations

• Travel up to 5% of the time.
• Hybrid schedule: in the office three days a week and remote two days.
• No visa sponsorship or visa transfer for this role.
• This is not a developmental role.

Posting end date: 25 Oct 2026

For applicants with disabilities, Wells Fargo provides a process to request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process via Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo maintains a drug‑free workplace; review the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy for details.

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