Info Security Advisor Senior

USAA • Plano, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 candidate selected will provide technical consultation and guidance to the business for the interpretation and assessment of information security risk for projects, technologies, and environments. They will integrate risk management strategies and educate risk owners across the enterprise on information security requirements and best practices. The candidate will evaluate, administer, and implement systems, policies and processes which serve to enhance the mitigation, reporting, and analysis of Information Security risk. They will stay current on the latest Information Security risks. Provides information assurance capabilities through technical consultation and guidance to the business for the interpretation and assessment of information security risk for projects, technologies, and environments. Aims to identify and manage existing and emerging risks and integrate risk management strategies and educate risk owners across the enterprise on information security requirements and best practices. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored and controlled and administers, and implements systems, policies and processes which serve to enhance the mitigation, reporting, and analysis of Information Security risk. 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, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• 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 work experience in two or more of the eight areas Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and/or Software Development Security.
• 4 years of related experience in conducting risk assessments, recommending risk treatment options and/or developing program governance (e.g. policies and standards).
• Advanced level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated risk management experience in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment related to banking, insurance and/or financial services.
• Knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security technologies, such as network security, database security, tokenization platforms, Data Leakage Prevention, Data Leakage Protection, Database Monitoring, Identity and Access Management systems.
• Experience with development of enterprise level policies/standards/Controls
• Experience with IT General Controls, Control Execution, Control Testing, etc. & Process Improvement, including identification of risk and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable information security frameworks, standards, regulatory requirements, and controls.
• Advanced knowledge and application of security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments.

Nice To Haves

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
• Experience with GRC tool (Archer or Metric Stream)
• Experience with vendor information security assessments
• CISSP, CRISC, or CISA certification
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time as needed

Responsibilities

• Leads peers and junior team members in the execution of Information Security domain activities while anticipating efforts that will impact their team.
• Develops, publishes, maintains and/or interprets complex Information Security governance requirements (e.g. policies and standards).
• Designs, develops and optimizes repeatable methods and measurements for Information Security risk management program.
• Performs security risk assessments of complex projects, new technologies, environments, business partners and third parties.
• Influences Information Security risk management strategies; educates and consults with risk owners on best practices.
• Consults across the enterprise (advice, guidance and assistance) on Information Security risk; guides the strategic security direction of USAA technical projects, initiatives and other special projects.
• Recommends risk treatment options for technical projects, initiatives and other special projects.
• Responds both verbally and in writing to moderately complex inquiries and periodic exams from both internal control partners (e.g. legal, compliance, audit, risk) and external control partners (e.g. regulators, external auditors, third parties).
• Ensures process owners identify, develop and test Information Security controls for risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees