Staff Auditor - IT

Why USAA?
Let's do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Staff Auditor - IT you'll perform technology and information/cyber security (IT/IS) audit assignments. Identify problems for resolution in support of risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across the IT/IS organization. Apply learning knowledge of large financial services regulations to audit assignments. Perform IT/IS risk and control identification and evaluation, increasingly complex audit techniques, research, and analysis, and conducts client meetings and interviews. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Independently executes IT/IS audit program assignments timely and professionally.
• Aligns with Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) to complete the annual audit plan and audit priorities for assigned area.
• Independently and accurately tests less complex IT/IS applications, and/or IT general controls (ITGC) and documents results.
• Identifies IT/IS control deficiencies in testing, discusses with IT/IS Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) and/or Audit management and builds understanding on how to for assigned work.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to ensure valid conclusions are drawn during testing. Analyzes information and standard business practices to make sound judgements and recommendations.
• Attends and participates in team audit activities such as planning and scoping for the IT/IS business. Understands, participates, and assists the AIC during walkthroughs, review of risk assessment and testing for assigned IT/IS areas of responsibility utilizing critical thinking.
• Executes on audit documentation techniques including IT/IS key risks and controls alignment to audit test objectives and conclusions; is accountable for completing documentation within quality standards.
• Communicates effectively and shares findings, with AIC, team members, and may present to IT/IS business leaders.
• Provide updates to the engagement level risk & control matrix and other audit documentation as deemed appropriate by AIC or team leadership.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; four additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of audit experience in a financial services or technology/security environment.
• Experience applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a business/professional environment.
• Experience effectively communicating Controls with business partners.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products to complete work assignments.
• Ability to independently follow and work through business Audit plans.
• Knowledge of documenting auditing techniques and assessments.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations (e.g., Office of the Comptroller of Currency's Heightened Standards.
• Basic knowledge of IT general controls, Technology infrastructure management and platforms (e.g., mainframe, midrange, distributed), and Network architecture and security (e.g., network segmentation, firewalls, proxies, encryption protocols, endpoint protection).

What sets you apart:

• CISA, CISSP or other relevant IT certification

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $67,220 - $128,480Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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