Principal Security Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union

4.8

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Vienna, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Navy Federal Credit Union:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2023
  • 4.8/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 96% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 96% would recommend this company to other women
  • 95% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Professional development and training opportunities to help employees grow in their careers and the life they want to lead
  • Best-in-class benefits with generous vacation, paid maternity/paternity leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, discounts and more
  • Unique culture where team members are passionate about the mission which creates clarity, alignment and purpose
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    Position summary

    ely mitigate emerging threats.

    • Review and testing of configuration changes

    • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure secure API delivery and web architecture.

    • Provide technical leadership in securing cloud-native applications

    • Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices.

    • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.

    • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall security engineering strategy

    Qualifications

    • Proven experience with Akamai security and delivery products.

    • Strong understanding of Bot defense mechanisms and threat intelligence.

    • Solid foundation in:

      • Web delivery architecture
      • WAF and API security
      • DNS and Traffic Management
      • OWASP Top 10 and threat modeling
    • Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Azure.

    • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

    • Experience with SPL (Splunk) and/or SQL platforms (Hydrolix, Grafana).

    • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

    • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

    Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131 | 4 Concourse Pkwy, Suite #100 Sandy Springs, GA 30328

    About Us
    Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

    Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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    • Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024

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    • Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award

    • Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs

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    Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

    Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

    Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

    Why you should apply for a job to Navy Federal Credit Union:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2023
  • 4.8/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 96% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 96% would recommend this company to other women
  • 95% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Professional development and training opportunities to help employees grow in their careers and the life they want to lead
  • Best-in-class benefits with generous vacation, paid maternity/paternity leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, discounts and more
  • Unique culture where team members are passionate about the mission which creates clarity, alignment and purpose