What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer I - GRC position at Western Alliance Bancorporation?
Job Title:
Staff Engineer I - GRCLocation:
Block 23What you'll do:
As an IT Staff Engineer I, you will support and enhance the organization's Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) technology platforms, applying strong mid-level engineering expertise. You will identify development and support needs, contribute to solution design, and support project delivery while facilitating collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate is an outcome-focused technologist with a strong data and engineering mindset who promotes teamwork and effective communication.- Independently manage assigned workstreams from concept through completion with minimal supervision.
- Administer and support enterprise GRC platforms, including configuration, customization, upgrades, and ongoing optimization to meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GRC platforms with enterprise applications, databases, and data pipelines, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues to minimize downtime and enhance user experience.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide user support, training, and documentation to promote effective adoption of GRC platforms.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive improvements in GRC processes and systems.
- Facilitate technical dialogue, reviews, and collaboration across delivery teams while supporting architectural and governance standards.
What you'll need:
- 5 years of development and/or implementation experience for enterprise applications in Java, Java Script frameworks (VueJS/React), SQL, PostgreSQL.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing and supporting Governance, Risk, and Controls platforms.
- Familiarity with IT security, data privacy, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, and CI/CD or DevOps toolchains preferred.
- Knowledge of GRC frameworks such as COSO, ISO 31000, NIST, or similar preferred.
- Hands-on experience configuring and customizing GRC platforms (e.g., SAI360, RSA Archer, SAP GRC) preferred.
- Knowledge of ETL concepts and large-scale data integration across systems preferred.
- Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or MicroStrategy preferred.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company's heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email recruiter@westernalliancebank.com or call (602) 797-3662.