Hybrid Head of Architecture – Technology Director

at Wells Fargo

• Job title: Head of Architecture – Technology Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $215,000 - $355,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Iselin, United States

About the role

• Technology Director leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture strategy for Wells Fargo. Ensuring robust security solutions across all technology platforms and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal architect and final decision-maker for all enterprise security standards, patterns, and target-state architectures.
• Define, maintain, and own the enterprise security architecture roadmap across all major cybersecurity domains, including Network Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Data Protection, Cryptography, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, and Security Operations.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, patterns, and technology disposition policies to ensure consistency and control.
• Manage the architecture for large portfolios of applications and security products, ensuring alignment with current and target state architectures.
• Drive and ensure compliance with internal security control requirements and external regulations (e.g., GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT).
• Serve as the senior technical authority during regulatory exams, audits, and risk committee reviews.
• Architect proactive controls and automation that reduce manual burden and mitigate audit findings.
• Oversee threat modeling, cryptographic evaluations, and architecture risk assessments for hybrid cloud environments and new data centers.
• Lead the integration of advanced technologies such as AI/ML, Quantum Security, and Zero Trust into the enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Embed security principles into the CI/CD pipeline and champion DevSecOps best practices.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and business units to embed security by design into all technology initiatives and programs.
• Direct and influence product, engineering, and operations teams on the implementation of security architecture.
• Represent security architecture in executive forums, strategy councils, and enterprise steering committees, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture leadership roles, preferably within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Deep expertise across all major cybersecurity domains: Network and Cloud Security, IAM and Privileged Access, Application Security and DevSecOps, Data Security and Encryption, Threat Detection and Incident Response, Vulnerability and Patch Management, and Security Operations/SIEM.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX) and industry standards (NIST, COBIT).
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven security solutions for threat detection, automation, and analytics.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement