Remote IT Security Manager - Western US (Banking)

As part of our process after applying, you may receive an invitation from our AI Recruiter Avery for a short conversation that lets you share more about your background beyond your resume. For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Manager of Cyber Security Engineering Direct Hire Remote (Western US Preferred) A growing organization in a highly regulated environment is seeking a Manager of Cyber Security Engineering to lead and strengthen its enterprise cybersecurity program. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a Microsoft-heavy environment focused on security operations, infrastructure protection, cloud security, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive and technically strong cybersecurity leader who can mentor engineers, improve security operations, and help modernize the organization’s overall security posture using modern tooling, automation, and AI‑driven approaches. This role is remote‑friendly, though candidates located in western states are strongly preferred due to Pacific Time working hours and collaboration needs. What you’ll do Lead and mentor a growing cybersecurity engineering team Drive enterprise security strategy, operations, and governance initiatives Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, monitoring, and threat mitigation Improve cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security across hybrid environments Support SOC operations and coordinate with external MDR partners Manage and enhance IAM, PAM, MFA, and identity governance processes Partner with infrastructure, operations, and development teams to integrate security best practices Support audits, compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and executive security reporting Evaluate and implement modern security tooling, automation, and AI‑driven capabilities What gets you the job 7+ years of cybersecurity or security engineering experience with leadership experience Strong background in security operations, infrastructure security, incident response, and vulnerability management Experience within Microsoft-heavy environments utilizing Entra ID and modern cloud security tooling Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM/PAM, firewall, and cloud security technologies Familiarity with tools such as CrowdStrike, Elastic/ELK, Cloudflare, Rapid7, Cisco, FortiGate, and Jira Strong understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls Experience securing hybrid cloud environments and supporting regulated environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM highly preferred Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to remain technically hands‑on ITC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr