Engineer I Cyber, Third Party Risk Engineer

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What youll do:

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of thirdparty vendors focusing on common security domains including cloud security IAM application security data protection network security DevSecOps and incident response.
• Analyze automated assessment results SOC reports policies procedures penetration tests and AIrelated documentation to validate evidence accuracy and completeness.
• Identify document and assess cyber control gaps in third-party environments; request clarification or supplemental evidence where needed; and record planned remediation plans.
• Track remediation progress escalate unresolved issues and support incident response activities involving thirdparty providers.
• Produce high-quality cyber risk findings summaries and executive reporting.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop accurate timely responses to due-diligence inquiries from credit rating agencies customers and prospective clients ensuring communication reflects WABs security posture and program maturity.
• Respond to incoming cyber due diligence requests from credit rating agencies prospective and current bank clients.
• Where possible identify and support opportunities to enhance program maturity through the use of automation AI reporting and other capabilities.
• Support incident response efforts when third-parties are involved.

What youll need:

• 2 years of experience in cybersecurity vendor risk management or security engineering preferably within a regulated industry.
• Bachelors degree in related field required.
• Entry level knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred.
• Entry level to intermediate understanding of Python PowerShell Firewall Proxies SSL/TLS Secure Mail Gateways Application Firewalls NAC Vulnerability Scanners EDR SIEM and Bash. Solid understanding of authentication protocols SAML SSO SOAR and LDAP.
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of major security frameworks (ISO 27001/27002 NIST CSF NIST SP 80053 SOC reports SIG/SCA).
• Experience reviewing SOC audits automated assessment outputs and technical risk evidence.
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of NIST MITRE and Administration of either or all of an IT Automation platform SOAR Firewall IAM platform SIEM cloud cyber defense platform etc.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits youll love:
We offer all the important things youd 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 addition youll 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 Member FDIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands Alliance Association Bank Alliance Bank of Arizona Bank of Nevada Bridge Bank First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank that remain part of the companys heritage as well as AmeriHome Mortgage 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 or call . 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