Information Security Analyst Senior

$120,550 - $230,400/Yr

USAA - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Information Security Analyst Senior at USAA plays a crucial role in managing model risk within the cybersecurity domain. This position involves collaboration across various departments, technical analysis, and the development of cybersecurity solutions. The analyst will be responsible for the centralized management of technology solutions, conducting research, developing model features, and ensuring compliance with operational and model risk policies. The role requires a strong focus on incident response, vulnerability management, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leads peers and team members in executing Information Security domain activities.
• Researches and analyzes the latest information security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, trends, and intelligence.
• Conducts advanced vulnerability management, security configuration assessments, and penetration testing operations.
• Develops analysts through training and knowledge sharing activities.
• Monitors networks, systems, and applications for advanced security anomalies and events.
• Responds to cyber incidents, performing detailed analysis to determine root cause and impact.
• Utilizes discoveries from incident response to improve detection capabilities and security controls.
• Prepares and delivers briefs with recommendations to senior leadership on threats and incidents.
• Mentors and coaches peers and team members on assigned responsibilities.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified and controlled.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of related experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology with a security focus.
• 4 years of experience in Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture, or related domains.
• Advanced business acumen in operations, risk management, and industry practices.
• Knowledge of attacker tools and applying them to access management and incident response.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and security architecture.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive work experience in model development and statistical analysis.
• Advanced knowledge in quantitative fields such as Economics, Mathematics, or Data Science.
• Expert skill in producing high-quality technical documentation.
• Strong experience communicating complex concepts to leadership and auditors.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, Java, C, SQL, or similar languages.
• Subject matter expertise in exploratory data analysis and statistical models.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension plans.
• Life insurance and parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance and paid time off program with paid holidays.
• 16 paid volunteer hours and various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education support.