Lead Control Management Officer – Platform Assurance

Wells Fargo

Lead Technology Control Officer supporting execution of the Platform Assurance program at Wells Fargo. Conducting risk evaluations and partnering with various teams to mitigate risks.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeIselin • Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform complex platform assurance assessments across IT General Controls (ITGC), platform engineering controls, and supporting technology services
Conduct hands-on control testing and evaluation for emerging technology including cloud (GCP, AWS, and Azure), private cloud, IAM, CI/CD, data platforms, databases, and container platforms
Identify and assess Consumer/Producer requirements and evaluate their implementation across enabling technologies and system-of-record governance
Analyze evidence, document findings, assess platform risk posture, and identify technology risks related to access, configuration, deployment pipelines, data protection, and operational resilience
Support issue lifecycle activities including root cause analysis, remediation plan review, control design improvement, evidence validation, and support remediation
Contribute to thematic analysis across assessment outputs, threat modeling, Red Team exercises, and audit reviews
Assist with maintaining and maturing the platform control framework across Cloud, IAM, CI/CD, Data Management, and PAM domains
Support governance routines, audit readiness, regulatory documentation, senior reporting packages, assessment artifacts, testing documentation, and risk summaries for leadership and committees
Build effective relationships across Technology and Control Management to drive consistent risk management practices
Stay current on emerging technology trends, cloud control models, and regulatory expectations impacting financial institutions
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior assessors and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience
5+ years of Technology Risk, Control Management, Information Security, IT Audit, SOX or related experience
3+ years experience testing ITGC, platform controls, cloud technologies, IAM, CI/CD pipelines, or data platforms
Certifications such as Cloud Security Engineer, Security Architect, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or similar
Experience with monitoring tools, configuration management, or automation technologies
Knowledge of encryption standards, data protection, container security, or identity governance frameworks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines in a matrixed environment
Ability to engage and influence partners across Technology, Cyber Security, Architecture, and Risk
Ability to perform complex assessments and clearly convey control weaknesses and recommendations

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Control TestingPlatform Assurance AssessmentsData ProtectionThreat ModelingRoot Cause AnalysisConfiguration ManagementAutomation TechnologiesEncryption StandardsIdentity GovernanceContainer Security

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing PartnersManaging Multiple AssessmentsMentorship

Certifications

Cloud Security EngineerSecurity ArchitectCISSPCISACRISC