Staff Engineer I - GRC

What 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.

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.

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.