Ciera Armstrong

About Ciera Armstrong

A driven Cybersecurity professional specializing in digital identity and access. I am a strategic problem solver that effectively communicates within all levels of an organization, as well as across external vendors and business partners. A critical thinker who is recognized for producing high quality results under challenging circumstances.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Cybersecurity - Ciam

   BECU

   May 2025 — Present

   Lead the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) team as a critical capability within Cybersecurity. Guide a core devops team and an extended project team of FTEs and contractors to support and deliver secure, modern identity solutions through a roadmap focused on establishing CIAM as the enterprise identity platform. Champion organizational awareness and cross-functional support for CIAM as a key enabler of seamless, secure digital experiences.

Education

• Spokane Falls Community College

  Electrical Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• South Seattle College

  Associate of Arts

  2001 — 2003

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Skills

• Vendor Management
• Team Building
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Loans
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Credit
• Call Centers
• Wealth Management
• Financial Analysis
• Credit Unions
• Retail Banking
• Business Process Improvement
• Credit Cards
• Business Intelligence
• Consumer Lending
• Software Documentation
• Investments