Senior Cybersecurity Tester

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

Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at USAA: Are you a seasoned IT/IS auditing or testing professional passionate about safeguarding technology environments? As a Senior Cybersecurity Tester (Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Senior), you'll play a critical role in our Technology Risk Management organization, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies across the enterprise. If you're ready to leverage your expertise and make a tangible impact on our security posture, we invite you to apply.

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.

• Develops the steps needed to test and/or analyze compliance with complex policies/procedures and laws/regulations.
• Conducts appropriate, independent testing to ensure operational risks and compliance requirements are adhered to. Prepares detailed and objective work papers to support conclusions.
• Reviews issues and findings to provide effective challenge and quality of supporting documentation.
• Performs complex qualitative analysis of data
• Identifies potential control weaknesses and makes recommendations to remediate issues.
• Manages all aspects of a compliance and operational risk test from end to end.
• Serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues.
• Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with business and internal control partners (Audit, Risk & Compliance, Legal) to facilitate collaboration between all lines of defense for testing

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related experience (10 in total) beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 6 or more years of relevant work experience (internal/external audit, operational risk/compliance testing, quality assurance)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations and guidance or operational risk principles/concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of testing techniques and data analysis principles, as well as the ability to interpret subsequent results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What sets you apart:

• Demonstrated IT audit experience, with a preference for cybersecurity audit and assurance experience, (vulnerability management, network security, etc).
• Proven experience in a first line of defense (1st LOD) cybersecurity role, with hands-on technical expertise.
• Experience working within a large financial institution or insurance company.
• CISSP or CISA certification.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450.00 - $197,730.00.

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.

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.