Lead Information Security Analyst

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst in Cybersecurity supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM). Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
The Lead Information Security Analyst will be responsible for Application Onboarding and Integration to IAM control solutions for policy compliance.
This lead position will engage application and line of business teams including senior leadership required to enforce onboarding, adoption and integration to IAM approved solutions. This position will support the modernization and engagement model for IAM requirements into Sunrise, IAM critical initiatives, control execution and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will:
Provide advanced information security consultation for all aspects of information security compliance policy, risk management, and remediation
Direct information security risk assessment and research, and recommend remediation plans and strategies
Influence stakeholders on net new or on material changes to an asset to influence control decisions
Provide consulting on security risk assessment and research, and recommend remediation plans and strategies
Act as more experienced lead to the organization to develop security risk awareness and mitigating actions
Consult the organization on complex security issues and findings
Manage the most complex and critical information assets
Evaluate and interpret internal and companywide information security policies, processes, standards, and participate with more experienced leaders in decision making on information security
Serve as information security lead to advise on the development and delivery of Information Security Education and Awareness
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects and teams
Coordinate with vendor manager on third party assets to manage information security risks
Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff
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
5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: project or product management, implementation, or strategic planning
2+ years experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a strong focus on application onboarding, integration and adoption across enterprise environments.
Desired Qualifications:
Deep understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms, authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos) and access control models (e.g., RBAC, ABAC, PBAC).
Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure onboarding processes and workflows for new applications, ensuring alignment with organizational security policies and compliance requirement
5+ years of business systems analysis or design experience
2+ years of change management experience
Knowledge and understanding of operation work flows/processes
Knowledge and understanding of governance and compliance expected from providing solutions in systems and technology domains
Risk analysis and quantification experience
Client relationship management experience
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Knowledge and understanding of full life cycle application development
Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships
Ability to grasp complex business issues quickly, recommend solutions, and drive for resolutions
Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management
Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) skills
Advanced Microsoft Visio skills
Knowledge and understanding of SharePoint
Ability to facilitate meetings among remote resources
Ability to present to multiple levels of management
Experience in the financial services industry
Job Expectations:
This position requires working from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.
Locations:
300 S Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202
1525 W WT Harris Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286
550 S 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039
Posting Statements:
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
100% remote work option is not available
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer relocation assistance
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$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:
12 Sep 2026
*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
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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