Insider Threat Response & Data Loss Prevention Analyst

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 #1 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

The Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC) is USAA’s equivalent to a traditional Security Operations Center. The CTOC safeguards against cybersecurity threats targeting USAA and includes teams supporting cyber threat intelligence, detection, analysis, and response. USAA is seeking an entry-level information security professional to join the CTOC Insider Threat Response (ITR) team supporting our Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program and efforts to protect USAA assets from threats originating inside the environment. The role involves handling the DLP platform and its policies as well as collaborating with data management partners and business customers. ITR analysts are also called upon to support incident response efforts and leverage a variety of cyber defense tools to detect, analyze, and respond to threats.

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, or Colorado Springs, CO. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Assists in supervising internal and external networks, systems, and applications for security anomalies and events (e.g. suspicious behavior, charges, and security breaches).
• Responds to cyber incidents, performing routine analysis using security tools.
• Assists in using the discoveries from the incident response process to make basic improvements to the existing detection capabilities.
• Details findings to security alerts.
• Works under supervision and with some assistance, resolves issues and navigates obstacles to deliver work product.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, supervised, 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.
• Up to 2 years of related experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity and/or Information Technology with a security focus to include accountability for simple to moderately sophisticated tasks and/or projects.
• Foundational and conceptual knowledge of function/subject area and proven application of knowledge, skills, and abilities towards work products.
• Foundational level of business insight in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.

What sets you apart:

• Professional experience operating/managing/solve operating systems and event/security logging platforms (e.g., ELK or Splunk)
• Demonstrated understanding of data loss prevention (DLP), critical data monitoring, and SIEM tools (professional experience with Symantec DLP is a plus)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cyber threat landscape
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience presenting technical issues to non-technical audiences
• CISSP, SANS, or other Information Security certifications

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $63,590 - $121,530.

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.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, 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 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.