Principal Engineer

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer in Cybersecurity as part of Identity Access Management Engineering. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.comThe Principal Engineer will assist in the modernization of our Identity & Access Management (IAM) data platforms and applications. You’ll define the technical strategy and architecture, guide design and standards, and partner with product, data, security, and platform teams to deliver a high-availability, zero-trust-aligned IAM platform that powers enterprise-scale identity analytics, access intelligence, and controls automation.Apply now if you’re excited about building modern data platforms from the ground up, driving transformation, and influencing the technical direction of a major initiative.In this role, you will:Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groupsLead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinkingTranslate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutionsProvide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutionsMaintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organizationStrategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadershipDemonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshootingApply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutionsUnderstand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerationsApply AI responsibly in development and production environmentsEnsure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standardsRequired Qualifications:7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5+ years of application modernization experienceDesired Qualifications:Deep expertise in cloud platforms (GCP preferred), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps toolingDeep understanding of data engineering, integration, and governance principlesProven track record of leading large-scale migrations from on-prem to cloud-native architecturesExpertise in application modernization patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless, event-driven architectures)Familiarity with data migration strategies, including database modernization and ETL processes.Experience with modern architectures (microservices, data lakehouses) and distributed systemsExperience designing identity analytics, risk scoring, or access intelligence at enterprise scaleExperience with GraphDBHands-on with Dataplex, Data Catalog, Vertex AI feature stores or model governance in a regulated environmentBackground in observability and SRE practices (SLOs, error budgets, incident response)Familiarity with BeyondCorp/zero trust, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, GCP Secret Manager)Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid identity systems and directory servicesCertifications: Google Professional Cloud Architect (or Data Engineer/Security Engineer), CISSP, CCSP, CISMLocations: 3075 Loyalty Cir. - Columbus OH 43219401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. A - Irving, TX 75039Posting Statements:Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long – term incentive awards. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipPay RangeReflected 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.$159,000.00 - $254,000.00Benefits 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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:2 Sep 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: COLUMBUS, OH; IRVING, TXType: Full time