Senior Cloud Info Security Analyst

USAA

. Lead peers and team members in Information Security domain activities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,310 - $243,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Security and Cybersecurity, with a strong focus on incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. Proficient in utilizing advanced security tools and frameworks to analyze and mitigate risks while leading and mentoring teams.

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Incident ResponseVulnerability ManagementThreat IntelligenceCloud Security ToolsSecurity Architecture

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurityVulnerability ManagementIncident DetectionForensicsCloud ForensicsSecurity AssessmentThreat HuntingRisk ManagementSecurity Configuration Assessments

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDRCrowdStrikeSentinelSplunkElasticWizPrisma CloudAWSAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

GCIHGCFACCSPCISSP

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRisk ManagementSecurity OperationsIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity ArchitectureMITRE ATT&CKDefense-in-DepthCloud NetworkingAPI SecurityData Exfiltration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead peers and team members in Information Security domain activities
Research and analyze information security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, trends and intelligence
Share threat intelligence with peer teams
Conduct advanced vulnerability management, security configuration assessments and/or penetration testing operations
Manage resulting security findings
Develop analysts through training and knowledge-sharing activities
Monitor internal and external networks, systems and applications for advanced security anomalies and events
Train analysts in incident detection and response
Respond to cyber incidents and perform detailed analysis using complex security tools to determine root cause and impact
Use forensics, networking, servers and coding experience to determine malicious actors' tactics, techniques and procedures
Improve detection capabilities, operational processes and security controls based on incident response discoveries
Prepare and deliver written and verbal briefs with recommendations to senior leadership
Provide insight on issues and mentor and coach peers and team members
Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored and controlled according to risk and compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
6 years of related experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity and/or Information Technology with a security focus, including accountability for complex tasks and/or projects
4 years of related experience in one of the following domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security
Advanced level of business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends
Knowledge of attacker tools, tactics and procedures and applying them to access management, governance, threat hunting, investigations and incident response
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and security architecture
Experience investigating complex security incidents across AWS, Azure, GCP and SaaS
Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud networking, APIs, logging and cloud-native services
Ability to independently scope incidents, analyze evidence, determine root cause and drive remediation
Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud security tools such as CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, Wiz or Prisma Cloud
Strong understanding of cloud threats, including credential compromise, privilege escalation, API abuse, lateral movement and data exfiltration
Experience with cloud forensics, detection engineering, automation and incident response playbooks
Ability to lead investigations and communicate findings to technical teams and leadership
Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and incident response frameworks
Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CCSP, CISSP or cloud security certifications preferred
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Remote or hybrid flexibility may be offered for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors