Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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As a Security Program Manager, you will help drive engagement across our business and technology stakeholders by expediting security processes across our portfolio of projects and initiatives. You will work with our Security Risk and Assurance team to coordinate efforts and drive consistency in project and program execution.

What you will do:

• Expedite key Security Risk and Assurance processes such as request triage, categorization, and assignment of tasks to the appropriately skilled resource(s)
• Organize and prioritize the work in alignment with organizational priorities
• Identify, monitor, and report on IT issues (control gaps, issues, findings, vulnerabilities) identified during assessments and associated remediation activities
• Prepare project status reports, and board presentations as needed
• Utilize GRC tool to manage security risk assessments, quarterly updates, and reporting of risk trends to management.
• Work with legal, compliance, privacy, and outside counsel to understand the legal, data privacy, and regulatory environment, and to ensure compliance
• Assist in the execution of special assignments and projects as directed
• Perform other tasks related to developing, monitoring, and assessing the effectiveness of IT security controls as assigned
• Work directly with internal teams and external customers to provide guidance and documentation for security related purposes
• Collaborate with Security Analysts on ongoing initiatives to proactively identify and resolve blockers or process improvements

• Implement process improvements and guidance given by leadership
• Develop relationships, tools, and resources to foster security ambassadors in our organization and enable project teams
• Participate in the maintenance of security policy, standards & reference materials

What you will bring:

• 3+ years information technology experience.
• 4+ years project management experience including the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• 3+ years evaluating risk related to third party service providers, security assessments, contract reviews, and issue tracking and remediation.
• Ability to clearly communicate information security matters to executives
• Working knowledge of information systems security standards and practices (e.g., access control and system hardening, system audit and log file monitoring, security policies, and incident handling).
• Ability to interpret information security data and processes to identify risk and potential compliance issues.
• Knowledge of regulations as they apply to data privacy and security.
• Strong foundational cybersecurity knowledge
• Ability to collaborate & communicate effectively with technical & non-technical teams towards outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field is preferred, or equivalent experience

What will set you apart:

• Certifications from the following organizations are a plus: GIAC, PMI, ISACA, ISC2
• Experience with third party risk management assessments
• Propensity to develop and execute operational processes consistently
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining team cohesion
• Ability to partner with multiple stakeholders to derive requirements and understand dependencies across initiatives to align work efficiently

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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