Senior Information Security Analyst - IAM

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to help strengthen and evolve Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations.This is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week and work from home two days a week.There are no visa sponsorships or visa transfers for the role.We're looking for a proven IAM professional who understands how identity data moves across systems and the downstream impact it has on access, controls, compliance, and risk.This role focuses on IAM data hygiene, entitlement governance, process optimization, and controls. Success requires someone who can identify gaps, improve data quality, strengthen operational processes, and partner across teams to drive lasting improvements.The ideal candidate understands IAM workflows end-to-end, communicates effectively with both business and technical stakeholders, and can translate complex requirements into practical solutions. This person is naturally curious, asks the right questions, and understands how changes to identity data can impact users, processes, controls, and risk across the organization.In this role, you will:Support IAM Operations initiatives by analyzing processes, data, controls, and workflows to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.Assist with the execution of IAM operational processes, including access management, identity lifecycle activities, access reviews, and issue remediation.Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, reporting, and operational artifacts to support consistency and transparency.Partner with business, technology, risk, and product teams to gather requirements, track progress, and support delivery of IAM enhancements.Analyze metrics and operational data to identify trends, monitor performance, and provide insights that support decision-making.Support control-related activities, including evidence gathering, walkthrough support, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up.Help coordinate IAM-related projects, pilots, and process improvement efforts while ensuring milestones, risks, and dependencies are documented.Support automation and workflow improvement opportunities by identifying manual processes, pain points, and potential efficiency gains.Escalate operational issues, risks, delays, and blockers to leadership with clear facts, impact, and recommended next steps.Participate in cross-functional meetings and working sessions to represent IAM Operations and support alignment across stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on operational effectiveness, control maturity, customer experience, and risk reduction.Required Qualifications:4+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.3+ years of identity and access management experience in one or more of the following: provisioning, de-provisioning, certification, authorization or authentication.Experience working in technology operations, information security, business controls, risk management, or financial services operations.Familiarity with IAM concepts such as user access, provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, role-based access control, privileged access, or identity lifecycle management.Experience supporting audits, control walkthroughs, issue remediation, or evidence collection.Ability to identify operational pain points and recommend practical, scalable improvements.Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.Desired Qualifications:Experience with tools or platforms such as ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, Saviynt, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, or similar technologies.Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOX, PCI)Ability to interact with various layers of leadershipAbility to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and achieve deliverablesStrong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skillsCustomer service focus with the ability to respond to requests in a timely mannerKnowledge and understanding of business requirements. Ability to gather and translate to technical requirementsIntermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project) skillsExperience and understanding of application security architecturePay 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.$100,000.00 - $163,000.00Benefits 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:14 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; CHANDLER, AZ; CHARLOTTE, NCType: Full time