Principal Engineer – Crypto, SDLC, TISO

Wells Fargo

. Act as the lead technical cybersecurity subject matter expert for the firm's blockchain infrastructure, tokenization platforms, and digital-asset services, with a focus on threat modeling and risk mitigation.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the lead technical cybersecurity subject matter expert for the firm's blockchain infrastructure, tokenization platforms, and digital-asset services, with a focus on threat modeling and risk mitigation.
Conduct in-depth threat modeling of crypto services to identify vulnerabilities and prescribe appropriate cybersecurity controls.
Design, architect, and advise on the implementation of preventative and detective security controls for our digital asset platforms.
Direct and manage adversarial testing activities, including penetration testing and red team exercises, to validate the security of our crypto services.
Partner with governance, legal, and compliance teams to demonstrate control effectiveness and strengthen enterprise readiness for scaled digital-asset adoption.
Develop and integrate smart contract security best practices into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including threat modeling and architectural security reviews.
Collaborate with third-party oversight teams to evaluate the security posture of blockchain technology vendors and assess associated risks.
Partner with product and engineering teams to embed security-by-design principles, accelerating secure development and reducing time-to-market.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of experience in architecting and securing digital asset ecosystems, including custody, tokenization platforms, and blockchain protocols.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritythreat modelingrisk mitigationpenetration testingred team exercisessmart contract securitySoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)security controlsdigital asset ecosystemsblockchain protocols

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationadvisory skillsorganizational skills