Lead Information Security Analyst - IAM Operations

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Information Security Analyst. This position is responsible in driving the organization's enterprise security strategy across cloud environments, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and modern authentication mechanisms. The ideal candidate will support the implementation and optimization of authentication solutions, secure cloud infrastructure, and enforcing identity-centric security controls to protect enterprise resources and data. This role requires a strong technical foundation in identity and access management, cloud platform, and secure authentication protocols.

In this role, you will:

• Support and maintain the enterprise security strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert on one of the security mechanisms (Cloud, MFA, Authentication, Privileged Access)

• Lead risk assessments and threat modeling for cloud-based systems and services.

• Design and enforce security policies and controls for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS environments.

• Support IAM program initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), Cloud, Non-Human Accounts and identity lifecycle management.

• Collaborate with IAM, cloud, endpoint, and application teams to embed secure authentication into existing and new systems.

• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to implement security automation and CI/CD pipeline integrations.

• Guide implementation of Zero Trust principles across the various workstreams

• Partner with architecture, engineering, compliance and legal teams to ensure security is embedded into the security workstreams.

• Monitor and enhance IAM risk management processes, ensuring timely mitigation and security gaps.

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Identity Access Management experience preferred

• 2+ years of Technology or Business controls experience

• 3+ years related work experience in financial industry operations or systems.
• 2+ years of cloud IAM experience

• Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP) and compliance frameworks.

• Experience in establishing IAM processes controls related to on-prem cloud environments.

• Security certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified, Azure Security Engineering, GCSA, CISM

• Proven ability to manage IAM projects, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies.

Job Expectations:

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

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:
26 Sep 2025
* 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.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-474371-6

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-20T18:08:43