To plan, supervise and direct the engineering functions within the Cybersecurity Technology Engineering (CTE) team. Collaborate with managers within the CTE to define the strategic vision for the team. Provide leadership, guidance, and technical guidance to ensure appropriate security protocols are leveraged to protect NFCU's brand, data, and IT assets from cyber-based threats.
This position is eligible for the TalentQuest employee referral program. If an employee referred you for this job, please apply using the system-generated link that was sent to you.
Serve as the technical manager for firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and microsegmentation
Review and approve production change requests
Provide vision to ensure daily operations are managed efficiently
Manage the daily operations for firewalls, network access controls, and intrusion prevention systems
Ensure a standardized approach to network security policy management
Act as an escalation source for on-call engineers
Oversee the assessment and review of current technology to identify key risk areas to ensure an adequate level of control is in place to address risks
Oversee vulnerability and threat assessments, mitigation and reporting activities
Ensure that work quality, work methods, procedures, processes, and production statistics meet business goals and standards of member service
Oversee the development of technical documentation
Act as a liaison for internal and external auditors
Ability to brief senior leadership on the team’s activities and incident response
Act as the hiring authority for employees and contractors
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a network engineering position (10 years preferred)
Served as a lead engineer or a manager on a network security team
Experience with a common network security tool, such as firewalls, IPS/IDS, and/or ISE
Experience with change control procedures
Expert knowledge of cyber/information security systems engineering lifecycle
Experience managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
Ability to work with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
Advanced skill interacting with staff, management, vendors and members diplomatically and tactfully
Advanced analytical thinking skills include summarizing information and clearly identifying key elements, patterns, results or relationships
Advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience in managing firewall infrastructure for a large organization
Understanding of how to migrate layer 4 security policies to layer 7 policies
Experience in firewall rule remediation with the use of Firemon or similar application
GIAC , CEH, CISSP, Security+, or related Information Security certifications
Professional Certification in one of the following- CCNP, CISSP, CCIE, PCNSE
Experience in leading successful IT projects
Demonstrated proficiency in establishing processes and procedures
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526
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.
From Fortune ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
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. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Navy Federal is the world’s largest credit union, with more than 15 million members, $190 billion+ in assets and 25,000+ employees. Throughout campuses in Vienna, VA Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA, as well as 370 branches, we serve the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, Veterans and their families with world-class financial products and services.
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.
Federally insured by NCUA. Equal opportunity employer. Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. App Store(SM) is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Message and data rates may apply. FORTUNE and 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Time Inc., and are used under license. FORTUNE and Time Inc., are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. For more info, visit navyfederal.org. Images used for representational purposes only; do not imply government endorsement.
Equal Housing Lender
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
