Senior Cloud Info Security Analyst

USAA

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Antonio, TXPlano, TXPhoenix, AZCharlotte, NCColorado Springs, CO
Salary
$127,310–$243,340 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

USAA currently has 68 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Info Security Analyst

The Senior Cloud Info Security Analyst joins the Cloud Incident Response team within the Cyber Threat Operations Center. This role involves investigating and responding to security incidents across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and SaaS platforms. You will perform detailed analysis to determine root causes and impact, utilizing forensics, networking, and coding skills to identify malicious tactics. Key responsibilities include conducting vulnerability management, security configuration assessments, and penetration testing while mentoring peers and training analysts in incident detection. You will use tools such as CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, Wiz, and Prisma Cloud to monitor networks for anomalies. The position requires expertise in IAM, cloud networking, APIs, and logging to secure critical business services against threats like credential compromise, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration within a large-scale cloud environment.

What you'll do

  • Investigate and respond to security incidents across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and SaaS platforms.
  • Perform detailed forensic analysis to determine root causes and identify malicious actor tactics.
  • Conduct advanced vulnerability management, security configuration assessments, and penetration testing operations.
  • Monitor internal and external networks for advanced security anomalies, suspicious behavior, and breaches.
  • Develop and improve detection capabilities, operational processes, and security controls based on incident findings.
  • Prepare and deliver verbal or written briefs on threats and incidents to senior leadership.
  • Train and mentor junior analysts in incident detection, response techniques, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure business risks are identified, measured, and controlled according to compliance policies.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • 4 years of related experience in a domain such as Security Operations, Risk Management, or Security Assessment and Testing.
  • Advanced level of business acumen in business operations, risk management, and industry practices.
  • Knowledge of attacker tools, tactics, procedures, defense-in-depth principles, and security architecture.
  • Experience investigating complex security incidents across AWS, Azure, GCP, and SaaS (preferred).
  • Experience with SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools such as CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, Wiz, or Prisma Cloud (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CCSP, CISSP, or cloud security certifications (preferred).

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