Principal Systems Architect – Application Security

Wells Fargo

. Advise senior technology and cybersecurity leaders on application security strategy, architecture, and risk management .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $279,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in application security architecture, secure software development, and software supply chain security, with a strong ability to influence technology strategy and lead enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. Proficient in leveraging AI for secure development practices while ensuring compliance with security, privacy, and ethical standards.

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Application Security ArchitectureSecure Software DevelopmentCloud-Native SecurityDevSecOpsThreat Modeling

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Hard Skills

Architecture ExperienceSoftware SecurityRisk ManagementSecurity StandardsTechnical Design ReviewPrototypingAutomationAI-Assisted DevelopmentSASTDAST

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingTechnical Judgment

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotCI/CD Security ControlsSecrets DetectionInfrastructure-as-Code SecurityContainer Security

Industry Keywords

Application SecuritySoftware Supply Chain SecurityGovernance FrameworksEnterprise Security StandardsOpen-Source Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise senior technology and cybersecurity leaders on application security strategy, architecture, and risk management
Define and drive enterprise security standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and security requirements
Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for strategic initiatives, enterprise platforms, and emerging technologies
Champion secure-by-design practices across application development, APIs, cloud-native platforms, DevSecOps pipelines, and software supply chain ecosystems
Lead enterprise initiatives related to secure software development, software supply chain security, developer security platforms, application security modernization, and secure AI adoption
Influence enterprise technology strategy, architectural direction, and investment decisions supporting secure software development and technology modernization
Evaluate technologies through architecture analysis, design reviews, prototyping, automation, and technical experimentation
Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled capabilities improving security outcomes, engineering productivity, and operational efficiency
Mentor architects and senior engineers while fostering technical excellence and innovation
Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
Apply technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
7+ years of Architecture, Application Security, Software Security, or related cybersecurity experience
Deep expertise in application security architecture, secure software development, software supply chain security, threat modeling, and modern application architectures
Experience establishing enterprise security standards, architecture patterns, governance frameworks, or strategic initiatives adopted across multiple organizations
Experience leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives involving application security, secure software development, software supply chain security, developer security platforms, or secure adoption of emerging technologies
Strong technical and engineering background with ability to evaluate architectures, review technical designs, assess application code, and validate solutions through prototyping or proof-of-concept development
Experience securing modern application ecosystems, including APIs, cloud-native platforms, software delivery pipelines, open-source software, and distributed architectures
Proven ability to influence senior technology leaders, architects, engineering organizations, and cybersecurity stakeholders
Expertise in cloud-native security, API security, DevSecOps, and software supply chain security
Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, infrastructure-as-code security, container security, SBOM management, and CI/CD security controls
Experience developing secure software, automation, security tooling, reusable frameworks, prototypes, or proof-of-concepts
Demonstrated engineering depth to engage with software engineers and evaluate application code, development practices, and emerging technologies
Knowledge of secure AI development practices, AI-assisted development technologies, AI application architectures, and security approaches for AI-enabled systems
Ability to translate complex technical challenges into enterprise standards, architecture patterns, and strategic recommendations
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Proficiency in AI-assisted development and analysis tools, such as GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents
Ability to apply AI responsibly in development and production environments and account for model limitations, security risks, operational considerations, security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

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