Lead Security Architect (Application Security)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect - Application Security to join the Security Architecture organization. This role will provide security architecture leadership across application development APIs DevSecOps and emerging technologies helping teams build secure-by-design solutions at enterprise scale.

In this role you will:

• Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
• Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
• Drive secure-by-design practices across applications APIs cloud-native platforms and AI-enabled solutions
• Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts including standards reference architectures design patterns and security requirements
• Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and Application Security strategy
• Identify medium to high architectural impact projects and provide security architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct complex technology security and system assessments for architecture solutions
• Perform threat modeling architecture reviews and risk assessments for critical applications and platforms
• Provide guidance on DevSecOps software supply chain security CI/CD security and application security testing
• Make decisions in the development and maintenance of security architectures and controls
• Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
• Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards policies methodologies and industry best practices
• Collaborate and consult with peers colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of Architecture experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
• 5 years of Information Security Security Architecture Application Security or Software Security experience
• Experience performing threat modeling architecture reviews and security assessments
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure coding practices
• Experience securing cloud-based applications APIs and modern application architectures

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of application security principles OWASP Top 10 API Security and common attack vectors

• Experience with SAST DAST SCA IaC scanning and software supply chain security controls

• Experience with cloud-native architectures containers Kubernetes microservices and APIs
• Knowledge of Azure AWS or Google Cloud security architectures
• Experience developing security standards patterns and reference architectures
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI security risks and mitigation strategies
• Strong verbal written and stakeholder management skills

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AIassisted development and analysis tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot and approved codecentric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design coding testing analysis and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AIassisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations security risks and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security compliance privacy and ethical standards
• Serve as a trusted security architecture advisor for application and platform teams
• Partner with engineering architecture risk and cybersecurity teams to drive secure technology adoption
• Deliver architecture reviews threat models and security recommendations for strategic initiatives
• Support and enhance enterprise Application Security standards and secure-by-design practices
• Mentor architects and engineers on application security and emerging technology risks
• Operate effectively in a highly regulated and risk-driven environment
• Influence security strategy architecture patterns and technology decisions across the enterprise

Salary Ranges:

• $119000 - $187000 - Charlotte NC

• $119000 - $187000 - Irving TX

• $119000 - $187000 - Columbus OH

• $131000 - $206000 - Minneapolis MN

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.

Posting End Date:

*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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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