Director, SASE Engineering

USAA

. Lead the SASE Engineering organization and establish engineering strategy and multi-year technology roadmaps .

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 leading SASE architecture and secure communications capabilities, with a strong focus on information security risk management, compliance, and operational readiness. Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and develop strategic technology roadmaps in a large enterprise environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SASE Architecture LeadershipInformation Security Risk ManagementTeam Management and DevelopmentCompliance with FFIEC and NIST StandardsBudget Management and Financial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurity Solutions ImplementationRisk ManagementCapacity PlanningSecurity ControlsCryptographyAuthenticationAuthorizationThreat AnalysisVulnerability Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoaching and Performance Management

Tools & Technologies

SD-WANSecure Web GatewayZero Trust Network AccessCloud-Delivered SecurityEmail ProtectionPolicy Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSP

Industry Keywords

FFIECGramm-Leach-BlileyNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkPayment Card Industry Data Security StandardCybersecurity Assessment Tool

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the SASE Engineering organization and establish engineering strategy and multi-year technology roadmaps
Own strategy, architecture, engineering, modernization, resiliency, and lifecycle for SASE and secure communications capabilities
Ensure security, reliability, resiliency, availability, scalability, recoverability, capacity planning, and operational readiness of critical services
Partner with Cybersecurity, Network, Infrastructure, Cloud, and application engineering teams to deliver scalable secure-access capabilities
Lead modernization toward SASE architecture, including SD-WAN, Secure Web Gateway, Zero Trust Network Access, cloud-delivered security, email protection, and policy automation
Govern information security domain policies, standards, procedures, goals, metrics, and strategic vision
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
Represent USAA in discussions with external regulators
Oversee continuous cybersecurity monitoring and alert senior management to risks, compliance issues, and inefficiencies
Develop governance and assurance models across multiple domains and the enterprise
Identify and evaluate solutions to reduce information security risk, meet compliance requirements, and improve workforce efficiency and scalability
Promote information security awareness across the enterprise and external security community
Manage organizational budgets, manpower, and financial stewardship
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
Work in the office 4 days per week in San Antonio, Texas

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 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 security 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
US work authorization; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship and applicants requiring current or future immigration support should not apply
Relevant credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education