Senior Manager Cyber Security

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Cybersecurity is responsible for overseeing and enhancing security operations within the organization with a strong focus on safeguarding security-related applications databases and various system environments. As a leader within the Cybersecurity team this role involves guiding the development and implementation of processes and technologies that bolster overall business operations with a particular emphasis on strategic cybersecurity initiatives. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with teams across other cybersecurity disciplines as well as infrastructure and operations areas to ensure exceptional protection for information assets. This position also involves providing leadership mentorship and direction to cybersecurity professionals and driving continuous improvement in security practices and protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals fostering their growth and evolution in the digital security domain. Oversee recruitment training and performance evaluations leveraging digital security expertise to guide and coach team members effectively. - (20%)
• Act as a catalyst for digital change collaborating with leaders to implement transformative cybersecurity initiatives. Drive the creation and management of the cybersecurity teams digital strategy and vision promoting a culture of innovation and agility in a fast-paced multi-threaded environment. - (20%)
• Partner with internal teams to develop strategic and tactical plans for digital security ensuring that major system and application changes adhere to cybersecurity standards. Simplify complex digital concepts into comprehensible terms and resolve conflicts through effective communication and problem-solving. - (20%)
• Lead the design and implementation of critical digital security projects aligned with the organizations long-term cybersecurity strategy. Identify process gaps and implement new digital procedures to enhance security operations demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality results. - (20%)
• Maintain robust internal processes and procedures to ensure the digital effectiveness of the cybersecurity team. Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive digital documentation including run books architecture and technical requirements. Assist in managing the department budget focusing on digital investments and training. - (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• One or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP CISA CISM Security CDPSE) or able to complete within 12 months.
• 10-13 years of work experience in Information Security IT Audit or Risk Management.
• 3 years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP CISA CISM Security CDPSE)
• 13-15 years of work experience in Information Security IT Audit or Risk Management.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong IAM domain expertise across Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Access Management Privileged Access Management (PAM) authentication authorization and identity lifecycle management.
• Hands-on knowledge of modern identity technologies and standards including Okta SailPoint OIDC/OAuth 2.0 SAML SSO MFA federation and API/service authentication patterns.
• Experience leading IAM operations in a large-scale enterprise environment with a strong focus on operational resilience service quality controls and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to transform IAM operations into an engineering-led capability leveraging automation APIs platform engineering self-service and standardized integration patterns to improve scale and efficiency.
• Strong experience with SailPoint-based IGA including identity lifecycle access provisioning/deprovisioning access certifications role/access models governance workflows and application onboarding.
• Proven People leadership experience including building and developing high-performing IAM teams coaching engineers managing priorities and creating strong technical ownership within the team.
• Strong stakeholder and problem-solving skills with experience partnering across Cybersecurity Technology Application Risk and business teams to simplify identity processes and deliver secure scalable IAM solutions.

Skills

• Budget Management
• Cloud Architectures
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Information Security
• Information Technology Auditing
• Information Technology Operations
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• IT Networking
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• NIST 800-53
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• PCI DSS Compliance

Reports To: Director and above

Direct Reports: 6 - 10

Work Environment

• Normal office environment hybrid.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial youll have the opportunity to grow your career give back to your community and be part of our award-winning culture. Weve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and were proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated accepted valued and fulfilledboth personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple personalized payment lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment health & beauty technology electronics jewelry home and specialty apparel through ourco-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates our performance and our sustainability progressvisit follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.

• Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Family:

Information Technology

Job Type:

Regular