Security Architect Jobs in Texas
Security Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from financial services, defense contractors, energy companies, and large healthcare systems at every level from associate security architect through principal and staff positions. Austin, Dallas, and Houston drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers such as Dell Technologies, Raytheon, and JPMorgan Chase, all of which maintain significant Texas operations and hire security architects on a recurring basis. Cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and OT/ICS security for energy infrastructure are the most sought-after specialties in this market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect - Application Security to join the Security Architecture organization. This role will provide security architecture leadership across application development, APIs, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies, helping teams build secure-by-design solutions at enterprise scale.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
- Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
- Drive secure-by-design practices across applications, APIs, cloud-native platforms, and AI-enabled solutions
- Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts including standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and security requirements
- Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and Application Security strategy
- Identify medium to high architectural impact projects and provide security architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct complex technology, security, and system assessments for architecture solutions
- Perform threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments for critical applications and platforms
- Provide guidance on DevSecOps, software supply chain security, CI/CD security, and application security testing
- Make decisions in the development and maintenance of security architectures and controls
- Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
- Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies, and industry best practices
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of Information Security, Security Architecture, Application Security, or Software Security experience
- Experience performing threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security assessments
- Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure coding practices
- Experience securing cloud-based applications, APIs, and modern application architectures
Desired Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of application security principles, OWASP Top 10, API Security, and common attack vectors
Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, and software supply chain security controls
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, microservices, and APIs
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud security architectures
- Experience developing security standards, patterns, and reference architectures
- Familiarity with AI/GenAI security risks and mitigation strategies
- Strong verbal, written, and stakeholder management skills
Job Expectations:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
- Serve as a trusted security architecture advisor for application and platform teams
- Partner with engineering, architecture, risk, and cybersecurity teams to drive secure technology adoption
- Deliver architecture reviews, threat models, and security recommendations for strategic initiatives
- Support and enhance enterprise Application Security standards and secure-by-design practices
- Mentor architects and engineers on application security and emerging technology risks
- Operate effectively in a highly regulated and risk-driven environment
- Influence security strategy, architecture patterns, and technology decisions across the enterprise
Salary Ranges:
$119,000 - $187,000 - Charlotte, NC
$119,000 - $187,000 - Irving, TX
$119,000 - $187,000 - Columbus, OH
$131,000 - $206,000 - Minneapolis, MN
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
Posting End Date:
24 Sep 2026- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect - Application Security to join the Security Architecture organization. This role will provide security architecture leadership across application development, APIs, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies, helping teams build secure-by-design solutions at enterprise scale.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
- Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
- Drive secure-by-design practices across applications, APIs, cloud-native platforms, and AI-enabled solutions
- Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts including standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and security requirements
- Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and Application Security strategy
- Identify medium to high architectural impact projects and provide security architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct complex technology, security, and system assessments for architecture solutions
- Perform threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments for critical applications and platforms
- Provide guidance on DevSecOps, software supply chain security, CI/CD security, and application security testing
- Make decisions in the development and maintenance of security architectures and controls
- Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
- Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies, and industry best practices
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of Information Security, Security Architecture, Application Security, or Software Security experience
- Experience performing threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security assessments
- Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure coding practices
- Experience securing cloud-based applications, APIs, and modern application architectures
Desired Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of application security principles, OWASP Top 10, API Security, and common attack vectors
Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, and software supply chain security controls
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, microservices, and APIs
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud security architectures
- Experience developing security standards, patterns, and reference architectures
- Familiarity with AI/GenAI security risks and mitigation strategies
- Strong verbal, written, and stakeholder management skills
Job Expectations:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
- Serve as a trusted security architecture advisor for application and platform teams
- Partner with engineering, architecture, risk, and cybersecurity teams to drive secure technology adoption
- Deliver architecture reviews, threat models, and security recommendations for strategic initiatives
- Support and enhance enterprise Application Security standards and secure-by-design practices
- Mentor architects and engineers on application security and emerging technology risks
- Operate effectively in a highly regulated and risk-driven environment
- Influence security strategy, architecture patterns, and technology decisions across the enterprise
Salary Ranges:
$119,000 - $187,000 - Charlotte, NC
$119,000 - $187,000 - Irving, TX
$119,000 - $187,000 - Columbus, OH
$131,000 - $206,000 - Minneapolis, MN
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
Posting End Date:
24 Sep 2026- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security architect jobs across Texas.
- CISSP certification widely required or strongly preferred across Texas listings
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust or cloud security frameworks
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
- Hands-on background in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture reviews
- Experience securing OT, ICS, or SCADA environments preferred in energy sector roles
Security Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security architect in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a security architect, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by several years in roles such as security engineer or systems analyst. Earning the CISSP, which is widely treated as the benchmark credential by Texas employers, significantly strengthens a candidacy. Large Texas industries including financial services, defense, and energy also value hands-on familiarity with NIST and FedRAMP frameworks.
How much do security architects make in Texas?
Security architects in Texas earn a median of about $129,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,990 for the lowest 10% to over $178,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security architects in Texas?
Employers hiring security architects in Texas right now include AbbVie, Oceaneering, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, financial institutions, and energy majors means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than being driven by a single industry.
Which Texas cities have the most security architect jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most security architect openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its dense concentration of financial services headquarters and technology firms, Austin draws heavily from the fast-growing tech sector, and Houston's demand is driven by energy majors and the large healthcare and port-logistics institutions that require robust OT and enterprise security programs.
Are there remote security architect jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of security architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that architecture work is largely design-oriented, documentation-heavy, and collaborative over video rather than requiring a physical presence. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are cloud security architecture and policy and governance work, while roles touching OT networks or on-site data centers typically require in-person availability.
How can I get hired as a security architect in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a security engineer, network engineer, or IT analyst role rather than applying for architect titles directly. Large Texas employers in defense and financial services, including government contractors based in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, regularly hire junior security engineers and offer structured rotation programs that expose candidates to architecture work. Earning an entry-level credential such as CompTIA Security+ and building a portfolio of architecture diagrams or threat models from lab environments gives a candidate a concrete edge when competing against other applicants without direct title experience.
Where can I find and apply to security architect jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to security architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that interest you.
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