Director, Information Security – Privileged Access Management

• Lead USAA’s enterprise Privileged Access Management program
• Own the PAM strategy and roadmap
• Drive implementation and ongoing effectiveness of privileged account governance, credential management, session management, and least-privilege capabilities
• Serve as senior product owner and PAM subject matter expert
• Partner with cybersecurity, engineering, audit, risk, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders
• Prioritize investments, deliver security solutions, and meet regulatory commitments
• Provide strategic and operational leadership
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage remediation efforts
• Report program performance and risk to senior leadership
• Own strategic direction, roadmaps, policies, standards, procedures, governance, and metrics for the information security domain
• Direct effective operation of the enterprise information security domain, 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 monitoring of cybersecurity activities and alert senior management to risks, compliance issues, and inefficiencies
• Develop and deliver governance and assurance models across multiple domains and the enterprise
• Identify and evaluate operational solutions to reduce risk and meet compliance requirements
• Promote information security awareness
• Manage organizational manpower and budgets as financial steward
• Build and oversee a team through recruiting, development, retention, coaching, performance management, and managerial activities
• Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled

Requirements

• 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
• Experience driving delivery of PAM capabilities and controls, including privileged account governance, credential management, session management, and least-privilege initiatives
• Experience partnering with engineering, security, audit, risk, and business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, and implement PAM solutions
• Experience administering and supporting CyberArk PAM solutions, including Safes, Platforms, CPM, PSM, and PVWA
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security controls
• Knowledge of IT risks and experience implementing security solutions
• Experience managing regulatory and audit commitments related to privileged access
• Experience acting as primary PAM product owner and subject matter expert
• Expert business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging trends
• Expert knowledge of FFIEC, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and PCI DSS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must not require immigration support or visa sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy, governance, and implementation, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance within the information security domain. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• CyberArk PAM Solutions
• Information Security Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Team Leadership and Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Privileged Account Governance
• Credential Management
• Session Management
• Least-Privilege Capabilities
• Cryptography
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Security Controls
• Risk Management
• Cybersecurity Solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication

Industry Keywords

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Financial Institution
• Audit Commitments
• Business Operations

Tools & Technologies

• CyberArk
• FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• PCI DSS