Senior Manager - Cyber Security

Alliance Data Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Financial is seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity to oversee and enhance security operations, focusing on safeguarding applications, databases, and system environments. You will guide processes and technologies supporting strategic cybersecurity initiatives and mentor cybersecurity professionals across disciplines.

As a leader, you will drive digital strategy, manage budgets, and collaborate with infrastructure and risk teams to deliver secure, scalable IAM solutions in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals, focusing on growth and evolution in the digital security domain.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluations within the team while guiding cyber strategy.
• Partner with internal teams to develop strategic plans for digital security and ensure changes adhere to cybersecurity standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of critical digital security projects aligned with long-term strategy.

Skills

Budget Management

Cloud Architectures

Data Loss Prevention

Information Security

IT Auditing

Identity & Access Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Okta

SailPoint

OIDC/OAuth 2.0

SAML

Job description

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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 team's 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 organization's 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both 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. consumers.Our 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 customers.Additionally, 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 progress, visit breadfinancial.com or 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