Info Security Engineer - Intermediate Level (Member Identity and Access Management)

As a dedicated Security Engineer - Intermediate Level for Member Identity and Access Management, you will join a fast-paced team within the Member Protection Technology organization at USAA. As an engineer working within the Identity Proofing domain, you will implement high-impact solutions and collaborate with a strong team to deliver enhanced identity proofing solutions that will help improve our member validation/verification posture. This is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company while working in an agile, fast-paced environment. You will be expected to work with a modern tech stack - including Jave, APIs, OpenShift, and a wide range of test driven development tools.

Within defined guidelines and frameworks, conducts software and systems engineering to develop new capabilities, ensuring Information Security is integrated across the association. Conducts comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in USAA systems. Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based in our Plano, TX facility., * 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.
• 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.

• 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 company-wide 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 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:

• Java platform API experience: experience in Java and common frameworks such as Spring Boot, with demonstrated experience building enterprise-level applications and knowledge of site reliability principles.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production environments, including implementing event-driven capabilities and real-time data streaming solutions.
• Understanding and hands-on experience with container orchestration technologies like OpenShift.
• Build, Version Control, and CI/CD: Working experience with build frameworks like Gradle or Maven, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD frameworks, particularly GitLab CI.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $85,040-$162,550.

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.

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., USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity. USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself - you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members. USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/static_assets/Media/enterprise_hr_cpra_notice_at_collection.pdf) here.