InfoSec Risk Advising and Reporting Advisor - Mid Level

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

As a dedicated InfoSec Risk Advising and Reporting Advisor - Mid Level, you will provide 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 handle existing and emerging risks and integrate risk management strategies and educate risk owners across the enterprise on information security requirements and standard methodologies. 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, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Creates and contributes to Information Security governance.

• Publishes, maintains, and/or interprets moderately complex Information Security governance requirements (e.g. policies and standards).

• Performs repeatable methods and measurements to determine Information Security risk and recommends improvements to the process.

• Performs security risk assessments of moderately complex projects, new technologies, business partners, and third parties.

• Consults with individuals and teams (advice, guidance and assistance) on Information Security risk; guides the security direction of USAA technical projects and initiatives.

• Recommends risk treatment options for technical projects and initiatives.

• Responds both verbally and in writing to routine inquiries and periodic exams from internal control partners (e.g. legal, compliance, audit, risk).

• Guides and assists process owners in the identification, development, and testing of 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.

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.

• 4 years of work experience in one 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.

• 2 years of related experience in conducting risk assessments, recommending risk treatment options and/or developing program governance (e.g. policies and standards).

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

• Solid understanding of security protocols, application security, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security.

• Knowledge of applicable information security frameworks, standards, regulatory requirements, and controls.

• Knowledge and application of security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments.

What sets you apart:

• Hands on experience with InfoSec governance, risk and compliance functions.

• Understanding of all InfoSec functions; emphasis on InfoSec and IT risk management knowledge and experience, including operational risk methodologies and assessments, issue management and risk acceptance practices.

• Strong data analysis and reporting/presentation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong partnership and collaboration skills with experience owners, BISOs and the business.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is