Lead Architect - Wells Fargo

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Architect.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
• Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives
• Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy
• Identify medium to high architectural impact projects
• Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions
• Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams
• Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures
• 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

We are seeking a highly skilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to join our cybersecurity organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and evolving our enterprise identity architecture, ensuring secure and seamless access across the organization. You will lead the development of IAM standards, drive adoption of modern authentication and authorization solutions, and partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to implement best‑in‑class identity capabilities.

8+ years of experience in IAM, security architecture, or cybersecurity engineering. Total of 15 years of experience Hands-on experience with some of the major IAM platforms such as Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta, Ping, SailPoint, or CyberArk. Background in cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Some hands-on developer and implementor role in the formative years Good understanding of modern identity protocols, authentication patterns, and authorization frameworks. Experience defining enterprise IAM standards, reference architectures, or design patterns. Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture, PAM, secrets management, and identity governance. Strong communication skills and ability to influence across technical and non‑technical teams. Good to have: Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Okta Architect, CyberArk Defender/Sentry, or Azure Identity certifications. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.