The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Security Engineering to join their team. This senior leadership role is pivotal in setting the strategic direction and overseeing the execution of security engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading a team of distinguished engineers and principals, with a focus on developing security solutions across various technology areas. This includes but is not limited to, AI, Cloud, and Data. The role demands a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership to ensure robust security is embedded throughout the technology lifecycle and to protect the organization from evolving threats. The AVP will also be expected to have executive influence skills to partner with other engineering, architecture, and development roles across the technology organization. Key responsibilities for the AVP of Security Engineering include defining and driving the security engineering strategy, collaborating with architecture on strategic direction for key technologies, and leading the research and resolution of complex security issues. The role also involves technical design and development, people leadership and development, risk management, and cross-functional influence. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 10 years' in security engineering or IT with a strong security focus, and 6 years' of people leadership experience. Advanced experience with modern programming and scripting languages, DevSecOps practices, and a proven track record in leading security strategies and initiatives are essential. Familiarity with cloud and emergent technologies is also required.

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USAA