Cloud Risk and Management Advisor - Mid Level

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid-Level Risk and Compliance professional with 6+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Governance, Risk and Controls. In this role, you will work closely with architecture, application development, security, audit, and business teams to identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks impacting USAA’s cloud environments while ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating cloud controls, maintaining governance frameworks, supporting audits, and integrating cloud control requirements throughout the software development lifecycle. This includes hands-on experience reviewing, assessing, and remediating security and compliance controls across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud (OpenShift) environments. It also involves evaluating cloud control frameworks, executing control testing for identity and access management, network segmentation, data protection (encryption at rest/in transit), logging and monitoring, and configuration drift.

Suitable candidates will have worked with engineering and platform teams to translate technical findings into business impact, prioritize remediation based on risk, and validate closure of findings through retesting and evidence collection. You will be comfortable translating technical risks into business impacts and providing recommendations that support both security objectives and organizational goals. A strong understanding of industry frameworks and standards such as Cloud Security Alliance’s CCM, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, OWASP, and SOC 2, along with experience supporting compliance and governance initiatives in a complex IT environment, is essential. Strong communication, documentation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills are critical for success in this role.

Industry-recognized certifications, including PCCSP, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, or similar risk and security certifications, are highly valued. Candidates with experience in cloud security governance, DevSecOps practices, vulnerability management, and secure application development will be well-positioned to excel and contribute to the organization's overall risk management and technology strategy.

This position can be based in one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC, San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. The role requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and document risk and compliance controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations, and third-party operations.
• Communicate results of risk and compliance work to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership.
• Contribute to the implementation of new risk and compliance policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure holistic understanding and management of risks according to industry best practice.
• Execute assigned risk or compliance activities in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of the competitive/regulatory landscape and the company's key challenges.
• Review laws and regulations for business impact and make proposals for awareness and action.
• Coordinate and respond to regulatory requirements and requests and ensure the execution of examinations.
• Perform work on risk and compliance processes that focus on enhancing strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks.
• Apply knowledge to assess data and produce analytical insights to understand business objectives, drive business decisions and influence solution strategies.
• Actively contribute in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
• Contribute to stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise including the evaluation of results and framing of contingency plans in partnership with key business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
• 6+ years relevant experience in risk, compliance, legal or audit within the financial services or insurance industry or specialized technical fields directly related to the role.
• Extensive exposure to Cloud Native Application Platforms (CNAPP), such as Prisma, Orca, and Wiz.
• Risk and/or compliance experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply regulatory risk and compliance knowledge to consult and provide guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively challenge in business or team settings.
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities to effectively recommend data-driven solutions.
• Proactively identifies potential concerns and effectively recommends solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse/domestic partner.
• Industry-recognized certifications, including PCCSP, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, or similar cloud controls certifications.
• Experience with cloud security governance and risk management across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD security controls, secure code review practices, and vulnerability management processes.
• Experience implementing or supporting Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices within enterprise technology environments.
• Knowledge of industry-standard frameworks and controls, including CSA CCM, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, OWASP, and SOC 2.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries, such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, government, or technology organizations.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, security, audit, compliance, and business teams.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,040.00 - $162,550.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension plans.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education assistance.