Assistant Vice President – Security Engineering

USAA

. Set the strategic direction and oversee execution of security engineering initiatives across the organization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $224,250 - $403,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Security Engineering, leading high-performing teams, and implementing security strategies across various technology domains. Proficient in modern programming languages, DevSecOps practices, and security architecture design.

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Security EngineeringDevSecOps PracticesTeam LeadershipSecurity Architecture DesignEvent-Driven Security Architecture

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Hard Skills

Programming LanguagesScripting LanguagesSecurity Solutions DevelopmentTroubleshooting Complex IssuesInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD PipelinesSecurity Vendor IntegrationsApplication Security ControlsSecurity ComplianceRisk Management

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingTeam Culture DevelopmentCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Public CloudContainerizationSecurity Data LakesMachine LearningGenerative AI

Industry Keywords

Security ArchitectureComplianceAudit RequirementsPerformance ManagementEngineering Efficiencies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction and oversee execution of security engineering initiatives across the organization
Build and lead a team of distinguished engineers and principals developing security solutions across AI, Cloud, Data, and other priority technology areas
Integrate security requirements throughout the solution/application enablement and sustainment lifecycle
Collaborate with architecture on strategic direction for complex technologies within security domains
Lead research, analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting for complex security issues, systems, tools, and vendor integrations
Design, develop, code, integrate, and test complex cross-functional security solutions
Apply SRE practices to ensure highly available, performant, and secure systems
Lead implementation of event-driven security architectures, methods, and controls
Advise on security architecture and controls for security, compliance, and audit requirements
Mentor and guide security engineers and foster continuous learning and professional growth
Conduct code and design reviews and drive engineering efficiencies
Identify, measure, monitor, and control existing and emerging risks
Collaborate with Security Analysts, IT, and Business Partners to tune, harden, and enhance security solutions
Influence cross-functional security efforts as a subject matter expert
Resolve complex production issues and troubleshoot end-to-end solutions spanning applications and systems
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure hardware and software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
10 years of related experience in Security Engineering and/or Information Technology with a strong security focus
6 years of people leadership experience building, managing and developing high-performing engineering teams, including performance management, coaching, and professional development
Ability to foster a positive and high-performing team culture
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
Proven experience leading and driving company-wide technology projects or initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading and owning security strategies, solutions, and/or initiatives through successful completion
Advanced experience with modern programming/scripting languages and frameworks
Extensive experience designing, implementing, and leading security engineering activities utilizing modern DevSecOps practices
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across applications and systems
Experience with platform engineering concepts, including infrastructure/policy as code, security architecture design patterns, security vendor integrations, and CI/CD pipelines with built-in application security controls
Experience leading implementation of event-driven security architecture, methods, and controls
Experience advising on security architecture, methods, and controls for security, compliance, and audit requirements
Familiarity with Public Cloud, Containerization, Security Data Lakes, ML/LLMs, and GenAI
Must not require immigration support or visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, both time and performance based
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education