Identity and Access Management Engineering Technology Director

Technology Director - CybersecurityWells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director to lead within Cybersecurity, specifically within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineering organization. This leader will be responsible for advancing engineering capabilities that enable secure, scalable identity services across a complex technology environment.The role will help shape the organization's multi-cloud IAM strategy, including how identity capabilities are consistently deployed and consumed across Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). A key focus will be evolving toward a cloud-agnostic, self-service model that simplifies application onboarding and enables greater portability and resiliency across cloud platforms.This leader will also help advance IAM capabilities supporting emerging technologies, including cloud security and agentic solutions, while building an engineering organization positioned for the future.In this role, you will:Manage a team of engineering managers and engineering leadsProvide strategic and technical leadership for IAM engineering capabilities across multiple cloud platformsDrive development of a multi-cloud IAM strategy focused on portability, resiliency, standardization, and reducing dependency on individual cloud providersAdvance self-service IAM capabilities that simplify application onboarding, provisioning, and configuration across cloud environmentsPartner across security, cloud, platform, architecture, and application engineering teams to establish reusable IAM patterns and servicesHelp define the IAM engineering strategy for emerging agentic technologies and evolving cloud security requirementsFocus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic prioritiesBuild support for strategies with business and technology leadersGuide development of actionable roadmaps and plansIdentify opportunities and strategies for continuous improvement of software engineering practicesProvide oversight to software craftsmanship, security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by the teams or third-party providersSet risk management guidelines and partner with stakeholders to implement key risk initiativesDevelop strategies for hiring engineering talentLead implementation of projects and encourage engineering innovationCollaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managersInterface with external agencies, regulatory bodies, or industry forumsManage allocation of people and financial resourcesDevelop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategyDemonstrate 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:10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education4+ years of management or leadership experience4+ years of experience leading Identity and Access Management engineering organizations or large-scale identity platformsDesired Qualifications:Experience leading Identity and Access Management engineering organizations or large-scale identity platformsExperience developing technology strategies across multiple cloud environments, including Azure, GCP, AWS, and/or OCPExperience building or leading cloud-native platforms, shared services, or self-service engineering capabilitiesKnowledge of emerging security considerations associated with AI and agentic technologiesExperience designing highly available, resilient, and scalable security or identity solutionsExperience partnering across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, application engineering, architecture, and risk organizationsExperience modernizing legacy technology environments and defining future-state engineering roadmapsProven ability to lead engineering leaders and influence senior technology stakeholders across a large, complex organizationDemonstrated ability to communicate technical strategy and operational performance to senior executives and key stakeholders.Excellent leadership, collaboration, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CyberArk Defender/Sentry, or related security certifications are preferredLocations:300 S Brevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. A - Irving, Texas 750393075 Loyalty Cir. - Columbus Ohio 43219Posting 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.This role is NOT available for 100% remote workSalary 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 Range$215,000.00 - $355,000.00BenefitsWells 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:28 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 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.