Cloud Security Program and Transformation Leader – Technology Director

Wells Fargo

. Lead cloud and SaaS security posture and vulnerability management across the enterprise .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $215,000 - $355,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud security posture management, vulnerability assessment, and remediation strategies, with a strong focus on leading technical teams and managing security programs at enterprise scale. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and translate business needs into actionable technology solutions.

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Cloud Security LeadershipVulnerability Management ProgramsHands-On Experience With WizCompliance Requirements KnowledgeStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Cloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementInfrastructure As CodePolicy As CodeAutomationBusiness AnalysisRisk ControlsSoftware Engineering ConceptsCloud Provider ServicesSaaS Security Programs

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

WizCNAPPCSPMSSPMTerraformPythonMicrosoft Defender For CloudPrisma CloudAppOmniAdaptive Shield

Certifications & Qualifications

CCSPCISSPCCSKAZ-500AWS Security SpecialtyGCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityCloud SecurityFinancial ServicesCybersecurity ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cloud and SaaS security posture and vulnerability management across the enterprise
Quickly assess existing vulnerabilities, remediation processes, tooling, ownership, and gaps, and establish priorities for action
Serve as a technical authority for cloud vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, container security, SaaS security, and posture risk
Drive technology and application teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities within established SLAs
Challenge assumptions, validate remediation plans, and work through technical pushback or roadblocks
Lead response to critical and zero-day cloud vulnerabilities, coordinating exposure assessment and remediation across application, infrastructure, and platform teams
Establish remediation ownership, escalation paths, risk acceptance, and validation of fixes
Partner with Cloud Engineering, Platform, Application Security, Identity, Threat Intelligence, and Security Operations to strengthen preventive controls and secure-by-default cloud guardrails
Build trusted relationships with technology leaders and engineering teams while creating urgency and accountability around remediation
Use metrics and risk data to identify remediation gaps, trends, and areas requiring leadership attention
Provide executive-level KPIs and KRIs covering remediation, SLA performance, risk trends, and security posture
Assess and influence cloud security technologies and integrations, including CNAPP, CSPM, SSPM, CIEM, DSPM, and AI security posture capabilities
Manage strategic security platforms and vendors, including Wiz and SSPM providers
Lead and develop cloud security engineers and analysts while strengthening technical capabilities across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of technology strategic leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
10+ years of experience in information security or technology, including 5+ years focused on cloud security and prior leadership of technical teams
4+ years of management or leadership experience
Hands-on expertise with Wiz or comparable CNAPP/CSPM platforms, such as Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or Orca
Experience running SSPM tools, such as AppOmni, Adaptive Shield, or Obsidian, or managing SaaS security programs
Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (Azure, GCP, or AWS), including IAM, networking, Kubernetes/containers, and cloud-native services
Proven track record of building and running vulnerability or posture management programs at enterprise scale
Experience applying software engineering concepts to technology delivery and operational decisions
Skill in business analysis and business enablement to translate business needs into actionable technology requirements and outcomes
Ability to guide platform management decisions involving reliability, lifecycle, and service considerations
Knowledge of compliance requirements, risk controls, and cybersecurity management practices applicable to technology solutions
Proven success managing projects, including plans, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments
Capability to develop strategy and translate priorities into technology roadmaps and execution plans
Effective stakeholder relationship management across business and technology partners
Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry
Industry certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, CCSK, or cloud provider security certifications (AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform), policy as code (OPA/Rego), and automation or scripting (Python)
Experience presenting to senior executives, risk committees, and regulators
No visa sponsorship or visa transfers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive opportunities may be available