Why USAA?
Let's do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Info Security Engineer II - Application Security, you will conduct software and systems engineering to develop new capabilities, ensuring Information Security is integrated across the enterprise. You will also conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in Enterprise systems. You will identify and manage existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Additionally, you will install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software.

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

What you'll do:

• Responsible for ensuring that security requirements are adequately addressed in all aspects of a solution/application enablement and sustainment lifecycle.
• Design, develop, code, integrate, and test complex cross functional technical solutions with a focus on security, often collaborating with Engineers or Architects within the team/department.
• Developing comprehension of Site Reliability Engineering practices in their domain.
• Ensures risks associated within their domain activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitors and troubleshoots systems, tools, and vendor integrations.
• Supports continuous research, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify, resolve, and report on security issues.
• Collaborates with Security Analysts, IT and Business Partners to tune, harden, and enhance Security solutions and technologies to keep up with the latest trends and threats.
• 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.
• 2 years of related experience in Security Engineering and/or Information Technology with a security focus to include demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology projects or initiatives.
• 1 year of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of a solution development lifecycle.
• Working experience with modern programming/scripting languages and frameworks.
• Developing experience implementing security engineering activities utilizing modern DevSecOps practices.
• Developing experience with agile delivery methods and deep desire to be flexible while delivering value early and often.
• Developing experience with platform engineering concepts on security best practices in infrastructure/policy as code, security architecture design patterns, security vendor integrations, and CI/CD pipelines with built in application security controls.
• Familiarity with cloud and emergent technologies such as: Public Cloud, Containerization, Security Data Lakes, ML/LLMs, GenAI, etc.

What sets you apart:

• Experience with application security testing tools (SAST/DAST)
• Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Experience working closely with software development teams
• Basic development experience and skills - Python, Javascript, and Java preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Familiarity with application security risks (OWASP Top 10) and potential mitigations
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Agile methodologies, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong understanding of network and web protocols
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

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.

What we offer:

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. The salary range for this position is: $81,770 - $156,290.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

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, please 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.