Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

USAA

. Lead the Cybersecurity Engineering organization and multi-year technology roadmap for platforms, infrastructure, applications, and integrations enabling USAA's Cyber Threat Operations Center .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $164,780 - $314,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Engineering, risk management, and compliance with relevant regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, and implement security solutions in complex environments.

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Cybersecurity Engineering LeadershipRisk Management ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeTeam Management ExperienceTechnical Understanding of Security Solutions

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurity SolutionsRisk ManagementEndpoint SecurityVulnerability ManagementThreat DetectionIncident ResponseSecurity AutomationCloud SecurityAI/ML Security

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFinancial AcumenTeam BuildingStrategic Decision-MakingOperational Stability Management

Tools & Technologies

CrowdStrike FalconQualysSplunkSplunk SOARSIEMSOARASPMSSPM

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMGIAC

Industry Keywords

FFIECGramm-Leach-BlileyNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkPayment Card Industry Data Security StandardContinuous Threat Exposure ManagementCyber Threat Operations CenterOperational ReadinessCapacity Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Cybersecurity Engineering organization and multi-year technology roadmap for platforms, infrastructure, applications, and integrations enabling USAA's Cyber Threat Operations Center
Ensure reliability, resiliency, availability, scalability, and recoverability of critical cybersecurity platforms
Establish engineering standards, platform health metrics, lifecycle practices, capacity management, and operational readiness expectations
Partner with Cyber Threat Operations to translate operational and threat-defense requirements into engineering capabilities
Lead evolution toward AI Security, AI-assisted cyber operations, Agentic SOC capabilities, and Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Own critical security domains or capabilities and develop multi-year roadmaps
Establish and govern information security domain strategies, goals, metrics, policies, standards, and procedures
Direct enterprise information security domain operations, including capacity, resilience, and dependability
Develop and communicate information security risk management policies and procedures with the CISO and senior leaders
Interface with external regulators regarding the assigned information security domain
Oversee continuous monitoring of cybersecurity activities and alert senior management to risks, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies
Develop and deliver a governance and assurance model across multiple domains and the enterprise
Identify and evaluate solutions to reduce information security risk, meet compliance requirements, and improve workforce efficiency and business agility
Promote information security awareness across the enterprise and external security community
Serve as financial steward and manage manpower and budgets
Build and oversee a team through recruiting, development, retention, coaching, performance management, and managerial activities
Ensure business-activity risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled according to risk and compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems/Management, or related field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
8 years of related information security experience in one or more domains
3 years of direct team lead, supervisor, or management experience in an Information Security or Information Technology domain
4 years of researching, designing or implementing technology, information security or cybersecurity solutions in a large financial institution or large enterprise information security program
Expert knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to risk management and information security, including FFIEC, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Strong knowledge of cryptography, authentication, authorization, and controls
Strong knowledge of IT risks and experience implementing security solutions
Knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods and countermeasures for web-based applications, networks, and cybersecurity solutions
Demonstrated financial acumen involving budgets, forecasting, and budget execution
Expert business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating technical analyses to non-technical audiences
10+ years of progressive experience across cybersecurity, security engineering, security operations, infrastructure engineering, or related technology disciplines
5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity engineering, platform engineering, security operations technology, or comparable technical organizations
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale cybersecurity platforms and engineering capabilities supporting mission-critical environments
Strong technical understanding of Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, ASPM, SIEM, SOAR, SSPM, threat detection, incident response, and security automation
Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Qualys, Splunk/Splunk SOAR, or comparable enterprise security technologies
Experience developing multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps and translating cybersecurity requirements into engineering priorities and investments
Experience leading technology modernization, platform consolidation, technical-debt reduction, lifecycle management, and complex enterprise integrations
Working knowledge of AI/ML security, Generative AI, agentic technologies, security automation, and AI governance
Knowledge of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and risk-based vulnerability and exposure management
Strong understanding of cloud, APIs, automation, modern software/engineering practices, and security architecture
Ability to lead complex technology transformation while maintaining operational stability of production security services
Experience with financial management, workforce planning, capacity management, vendor management, and technology investment prioritization
Strong executive communication skills translating engineering and cybersecurity risks into business impact, investment needs, and strategic decisions
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support now or in the future
Relevant industry credentials such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or comparable cybersecurity/technology certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Relocation assistance
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
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 assistance