Deputy CISO

Alcoa Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Work-life balance: hybrid/remote

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcoa Corporation seeks a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to lead day-to-day security operations and help shape enterprise cybersecurity strategy. You will partner with the CISO, drive initiative execution, and ensure governance across NIST, ISO, and CIS frameworks.

This leadership role requires managing a global team, owning budgets, and communicating risk and KPI metrics to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience driving enterprise cybersecurity strategy and program maturity.
• Align security initiatives with business objectives, risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Track record in building and leading globally distributed teams.
• Expertise in cyber risk management and governance frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Ability to communicate with C-suite and board-level stakeholders; ROI-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the cybersecurity program and governance.
• Act as CISO when needed to ensure continuity and leadership.
• Drive initiatives like Zero Trust, identity security, vulnerability management.
• Mentor a globally distributed cybersecurity team and manage budgets.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Enterprise strategy

Global teams

CISO experience

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Education

Advanced degree / Certifications

Tools

Governance frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Job description

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) is a critical leadership role at the heart of our cybersecurity program. Reporting directly to the CISO, this position leads the day-to-day security operations while helping shape and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy. As a trusted partner to the CISO—and a key voice at the leadership table—you will play a central role in protecting the organization, driving innovation, and advancing a modern, resilient security posture.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of a global cybersecurity function, influence enterprise risk decisions, and drive initiatives across different areas of our cyber security organization. You’ll ensure strong governance, operational excellence, and alignment with regulatory requirements—while stepping in as acting CISO when needed to provide continuity and strategic leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the CISO to further define and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the cybersecurity program, ensuring alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance
• Serve as acting CISO as necessary, providing leadership continuity and executive-level decision support
• Drive key initiatives including Zero Trust, identity security, vulnerability management, and enterprise risk programs
• Build, mentor and manage a high-performing, globally distributed cybersecurity team
• Support and actively contribute to operational functions (incident response, vulnerability management, security architecture, and monitoring).
• Strengthen governance by advancing policies, standards, and controls aligned to NIST, ISO, and CIS frameworks
• Partner with IT and engineering to embed secure architecture, cloud security, and DevSecOps practices
• Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across IT, legal, compliance, and business units
• Communicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and KPIs/KRIs to leadership and maintain coordination with Alcoa stakeholders to drive informed decision-making

What You Can Bring to the Role:

• Proven leadership experience driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, transformation, and program maturity in complex, global environments. Experience in manufacturing and/or commodities is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to align security initiatives with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations, translating strategy into measurable outcomes
• Track record of building and leading high-performing, globally distributed teams, with a strong focus on talent development and organizational scalability
• Expertise in cyber risk management, governance frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS), and enterprise security operations, including incident response oversight
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience advising and influencing C-suite and board-level stakeholders on security posture, risk tradeoffs, and investment priorities
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budget ownership, vendor strategy, and ROI-based decision making; advanced degree and/or certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

About the Location:

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.