Sr Manager Information Security

Itron, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a senior Information Security leader to direct architecture, risk remediation, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and control design across enterprise and product environments.

The role requires guiding a team, collaborating with IT and business units, and shaping strategy to ensure continuous security compliance and robust governance. Candidates should have deep experience with security frameworks and a proven leadership record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in information security leadership roles.
• Minimum 4 years managing information security personnel.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001 or other information security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 or NIST‑IR 7628.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and controls across networks, infrastructure, operations, databases, OS, and applications.
• Hands‑on experience evaluating, deploying, configuring, and operating security tools and technologies.
• Current knowledge of commercial security products, services, and industry trends.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture, risk remediation, control design, technology assessment, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with Information Security, IT, Global Managed Services, DevOps, and other teams to promote security solutions and automation.
• Partner with leadership to define strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Provide security consultation to internal clients and represent Information Security in governance forums.
• Lead development and maturation of the Vulnerability Management program.
• Translate threat intelligence into actionable security requirements and control improvements.
• Identify and implement process improvements across security controls, including logging, monitoring, incident response, and penetration testing.

Skills

Security architecture

Risk remediation

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Control design

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Security tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ISO27001

NIST SP 800-53

NISTIR 7628

Job description

Itron is a world‑leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water. As a member of the Information Security leadership team, you will lead security architecture, risk remediation, threat intelligence, vulnerability & penetration testing, and control design across Itron’s enterprise and product environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture, risk remediation, control design, technology assessment, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Information Technology, Global Managed Services, DevOps, and other teams to design, promote, and implement information security solutions, tools, and automation that support continuous compliance of information systems and assets.
• Partner with leadership to define strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and recommend best‑fit solutions and lead implementation efforts where appropriate.
• Provide security consultation to internal clients and represent Information Security in CAB, ARB, and related governance forums.
• Lead the development and maturation of the Vulnerability Management program.
• Ensure written procedures exist for information security controls and processes and that they are consistently followed.
• Define security strategy, standards, product requirements, and practical control expectations for enterprise and product environments.
• Review Itron product architectures, deployment models, emerging technologies, and security products for risk, fit, and readiness.
• Support AI governance initiatives through security requirements, risk review processes, and control expectations for AI‑enabled solutions.
• Manage risk remediation issues and action plans from documentation through resolution, ensuring accountability and effective execution.
• Translate threat intelligence and emerging vulnerability trends into actionable security requirements and control improvements.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across security controls, including logging, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of information security professionals while fostering a collaborative, agile, and innovative culture.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience as an Information Security Engineer, Technology Leader, or Manager, preferably within organizations offering SaaS‑based enterprise software products.

Minimum 4 years of experience managing Information Security personnel.

Strong working knowledge of ISO27001 certification or other information security frameworks such as NISTSP800‑53 or NIST‑IR7628.

Strong understanding of security concepts and controls across networks, infrastructure, operations, databases, operating systems, and applications.

Hands‑on experience evaluating, deploying, configuring, and operating security tools and technologies.

Current knowledge of commercial security products, services, and industry trends.

Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional, authentic, and customer‑focused approach.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with business units, IT teams, Managed Services organizations, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Experience developing and managing department‑level budgets.

Experience building, leading, and developing high‑performing teams.

Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive mindset and commitment to ownership through resolution.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Certification such as CISM, CISSP, or similar industry‑recognized cybersecurity certification strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $125,000–220,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

• Competitive financial, social, health and wellbeing programs.
• Paid vacation, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase program.
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affiantitive Action Employer.

Accommodation for Applicants

If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1‑800‑635‑5461 or email [e-mail].