Cyber Security Operations Business Architect

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Cyber Security Operations Business Architect, you will be supporting the Cyber Security Product Category within the Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC). You will work with CTOC Engineers and Analysts, Chief Technology Office, Vendors, and other business partners to ensure the CTOC is applying the right solutions at the right time to protect our Association and Membership.

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 Or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Influences and leads efforts across the Information Security department and enterprise as a subject matter expert in their domain.

• Leads research efforts and analysis of the latest information security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, trends and intelligence. Shares intelligence with the enterprise. Collaborates in the Intelligence community with external organizations.

• Serves as domain expert, leads, and improves the vulnerability management, security configuration assessment, and/or penetration testing programs.

• 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. Leads and improves the incident response program.

• Leads and responds to cyber incidents, performing detailed analysis using complex security tools to resolve 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. Acts as leader for cyber incidents.

• May testify as authoritative witness in court.

• Incorporates discoveries from the incident response process to substantially improve the existing detection capabilities, operational processes, security controls, and overall program.

• Prepares and delivers written and verbal briefs with recommendations to senior leadership and external parties on latest threats, alerts, incidents, and improvements.

• Drives and directs quality work efforts. Serves as the primary resource for multi-functional team members on intensified issues of a unique nature.

• Maintains expert level knowledge of USAA Information Security standards as well as industry information security standard methodologies, frameworks, laws, and regulations.

• 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.

• 8 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.

• 6 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.

• Expert level of business insight in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.

• Experience performing security reviews to identify gaps, resulting in recommendations for inclusion in risk mitigation strategies.

• Experience investigating potentially malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information.

What sets you apart:

• Demonstrates strategic cyber security thought leadership, project management, strategy development and execution of information security and cyber security solutions.

• Develops a capability roadmap and help drive prioritization and execution.

• Anticipates, identifies, and solutions information security and cyber security countermeasures to threats stemming from emergent technologies and business activities.

• Applies depth and breadth of distinct technical knowledge and experience to research and plan for complex information security and cyber security solutions into technology initiatives aligned to company mission, brand, and strategic priorities.

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.

What we offer:

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. The salary range for this position is: $138,230.00 - $264,200.00.

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

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.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

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 and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.