Information Security Analyst Senior

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

USAA Information Security Analysis & 3P Intel is offering a unique opportunity for a Sr. Incident Handler focused on third-party assessments, playing a vital role in the enterprise's strategic initiatives. This position is central to managing and protecting the organization's data assets through the application of advanced technologies and involvement in high-impact projects. The successful candidate will significantly contribute to shaping 3P incident handling, bolstering data security, and driving substantial operational cost optimizations. Ideal applicants are seasoned professionals with a passion for incident handling, holding a CISSP or CRISC certification, and possessing practical experience in conducting third-party cyber incident investigations, making this a prime platform to create a meaningful difference and advance their careers within an innovative setting.

As a dedicated Information Security Analyst Senior - 3P incident Handler, you will investigate, analyze, and respond to security anomalies and events (e.g. suspicious behavior, attacks, and security breaches) within USAA's environments using a variety of cyber defense tools to detect and respond to threats. Conduct vulnerability, security configuration, and/or penetration testing assessments of systems and networks. Identify cyber threats, analyze operational impacts, and communicate to appropriate stakeholders. Stays current with the latest information security threats, exploits, trends, and intelligence.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Leads peers and team members in the execution of the Information Security domain activities while anticipating efforts that will impact their team.
• Researches and analyzes the latest information security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, trends and intelligence. Shares intelligence with peer teams.
• Conducts advanced vulnerability management, security configuration assessments, and/or penetration testing operations and manages the resulting findings.
• Develops analysts through training and knowledge sharing activities.
• Monitors internal and external networks, systems, and applications for advanced security anomalies and events (e.g. suspicious behavior, attacks, and security breaches). Trains analysts in incident detection and response.
• Responds to cyber incidents, performing detailed analysis using complex security tools to determine root cause and impact by using a broad range of demonstrated experience (e.g. forensics, networking, servers, coding, etc.) to determine a malicious actor's tactics, techniques, and procedures. Trains new analysts in incident detection and response.
• Utilizes discoveries from the incident response process to make significant and/or complex improvements to the existing detection capabilities, operational processes and security controls.
• Prepares and delivers written and/or verbal briefs with recommendations to senior leadership on latest threats, alerts, incidents, and improvements.
• Provides insight on issues and serves as a mentor and coach to peers and team members for assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of related experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity and/or Information Technology with a security focus to include accountability for complex tasks and/or projects.
• 4 years of related experience in one of the following domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security.
• Advanced level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.
• Knowledge of attacker tools/tactics/procedures and applying them to access management, governance, threat hunting, investigations, and incident response.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and security architecture.

What sets you apart:

• Hands on experience conducting Cyber Incidents
• Experience investigating to resolve root cause
• Incident Handling Certification and one or more of the following - CISSP/CRISC
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310.00 -$243,340.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

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Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.