Lead Information Security Analyst - IAM

About the role

Lead Information Security Analyst - IAM position at Wells Fargo, hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote). Focus on strengthening Identity and Access Management operations, data hygiene, entitlement governance, process optimization, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize IAM business operations, ensuring alignment with organizational security and business objectives.
• Oversee identity governance, user access policies, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, HR, and business teams to enhance IAM processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Develop IAM business strategies, metrics, and reporting to measure effectiveness and compliance.
• Support IAM program initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), Cloud, Non-Human Accounts, and identity lifecycle management.
• Ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and access review processes to maintain security and minimize risk.
• Manage IAM-related projects, driving continuous improvements in identity governance, workflows, and user experience.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IAM technical teams to translate business needs into actionable IAM strategies.
• Monitor and enhance IAM risk management processes, ensuring timely mitigation of security gaps.
• Work with vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure IAM operations adhere to best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Information Security Analysis experience (or equivalent via work, training, military, education).
• 3+ years of Identity Access Management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of Technology or Business Controls experience.
• 2+ years of Escalation Management or supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of related work experience in financial industry operations or systems.
• Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, Saviynt, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP) and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage IAM projects, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies.

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

Pay

$119,000.00 - $187,000.00 base pay range (may vary based on performance, skills, experience, location; incentive opportunities possible).

Schedule

Hybrid: three days in the office, two days work from home per week.