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IT Manager I - Infrastructure Security Manager

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 22, 2025
Job Title: IT Manager I - Infrastructure Security Manager Location: Block 23 What you'll do: As an IT Manager I - Cyber, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Cyber system processes and structures that support multiple technology disciplines. You will manage a small to mid-size team responsible for delivering functional projects on time and within budget. This role involves close collaboration with internal business partners to proactively address customer needs and ensure timely resolution of issues. You will foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and the delivery of working Cyber solutions. You will also support IT leadership in delivering products and services, evaluating technologies, and setting standards. Additionally, you will recommend improvements to established business processes while ensuring high-value execution. You will create comprehensive project plans, remove impediments, and track overall project performance to support the achievement of both short- and long-term business goals. This role also includes responsibility for implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, ensuring alignment with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks, and supporting audit readiness through technical control implementation and documentation. Implement Cyber safety procedures and data recovery plans. Develop Cyber user manuals, policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Manage a small to mid-size technology team and support Cyber Leadership in employee development, retention, resource planning, talent management, and performance management. Recruit, train, and evaluate staff performance to build a diverse and engaged workforce. Analyze a variety of data and summarize findings in reports or other communication formats. Use data insights to identify areas of improvement and collaborate with business and technical leads to drive growth. Lead the implementation and management of security technologies, including Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools. Align security engineering practices with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOX. Translate GRC requirements into technical controls and ensure they are implemented, monitored, and tested for effectiveness. Provide technical documentation and evidence for internal and external audits. Collaborate with enterprise architects and IT operations to embed security into infrastructure and cloud designs. Automate compliance checks and generate reports for stakeholders and auditors. What you'll need: 5+ years of related experience in IT Security, Cybersecurity, or a similar field. 3+ years of leadership experience required. Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Intermediate knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules, and industry standards. Intermediate experience managing a technology team within a specific functional area, ensuring high-quality delivery of products or services. Intermediate experience with executing KPIs and meeting project timelines. Hands-on experience with NSPM tools (e.g., Tufin, AlgoSec, FireMon) and DSPM tools (e.g., BigID, Varonis, Symmetry Systems). Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid infrastructure. Proficiency with ITSM and GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer). Strong understanding of GRC frameworks and how they apply to technical environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or GIAC are a plus. Occasional travel required. Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation