Information Security Risk Advisor Intern

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

The Information Security Risk Assessments team provides senior executives and other business leaders with an accurate and actionable view of information security risk, within and across the enterprise.

We are seeking an intern-level Information Security Advisor that will:

• Promote awareness and the overall efficiency of the Information Security program, requirements, and standard processes to risk owners across the enterprise.
• Support security-focused assessments of new and existing projects, technologies, and environments that will guide decision making.
• Help ensure information security risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, supervised, and controlled to ultimately minimize risk to members and the workforce.

Over the course of the internship, an Information Security Advisor Intern will get an in-depth look into the key drivers, trends, and challenges facing the industry overall. Additionally, with the guidance of their manager and an assigned mentor, the Intern will have the opportunity to develop the critical thinking, technical, and communication skills vital to become a successful Information Security professional.

Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that’ll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor.

The internship is based at USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, TX. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA’s satellite locations.

What you'll do:

Our Info Security Risk Advisor Interns, work under direct supervision and following risk and compliance procedures and mentorship, perform routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members, including the following tasks:

• Assists with the documentation, publication, and/or maintenance of basic Information Security governance requirements (e.g. policies and standards).
• Learns to complete repeatable methods and measurements to resolve Information Security risk.
• Performs basic security risk assessment steps.
• Assists peers on basic Information Security risk requests to guide the security direction of technical projects and initiatives.
• Assists in the response research to basic inquiries and periodic exams from internal control partners (e.g. legal, compliance, audit, risk).
• Assists process owners with testing of Information Security controls.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you need to have:

To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2025 internship will start on May 28, 2025 and last through August 8, 2025.

• Graduation date cannot be prior to August 09, 2025
• Up to 2 years of related experience in Information Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Audit and/or Information Technology.
• Foundational and conceptual knowledge of function/subject area and proven application of knowledge, skills, and abilities towards work products.
• Foundational level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.

What sets you apart:

• Pursuing a degree with a concentration in Cyber Security, IT Management, Engineering, or other related degree field
• Graduation date between August 2025 and July 2026
• Basic understanding of security protocols, application security, cryptography, authentication, or authorization
• Basic knowledge of applicable information security frameworks, standards, regulatory requirements, and controls.
• Awareness of NIST 800-53 and CSF
• Basic knowledge of performing information security controls assessments
• Basic knowledge of detailing information security risks, findings, and issues
• Basic knowledge of information security in cloud deployment models (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.)
• Possess (in good standing) IT or Security-related certifications or professional designation(s) (e.g., Security+, Network+, etc.)

USAA views its internship program as a pipeline to possible future employment. This is based on an individual’s graduation date, performance, role qualifications, and business need. To be considered for possible future employment opportunities interns must meet the full-time work eligibility requirements for any given role. Thus, interns should ensure their sponsorship status and other provided information is accurately reflected on their intern application. Inadequate completion of your application may render you ineligible for further consideration in the hiring process.

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 hourly range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual hourly rate for this role may vary by location. The range for this position is: $23 - $34.

Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.

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.

Interns may not be eligible for all benefits, 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.