Overview

To plan, manage, and direct the development, governance and review of Navy Federal's Security Architecture, including documentation, review, discussion and advocacy. Responsible for proposing, developing, advocating for and enforcing security architecture requirements for systems and applications deployed at Navy Federal. The AVP works cross-functionally across the organization to ensure that the organization’s Security Architecture supports business goals and strategies while protecting our members’ interests, assets and information. This role will oversee and direct a branch of high-level professionals to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and oversee Security Architecture team daily operations, provide guidance and technical insight for portfolio planning and prioritization

• Maintain a deep understanding of security practices, processes, and interdependencies across Navy Federal and third parties

• Contribute to the strategy, planning and implementation of enterprise-wide security initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture and IAM modernization

• Manage and approve Security Architecture policies, procedures and standards utilized by distributed technology teams across Navy Federal; evaluate technical projects and initiatives and enforce security standards

• Build strong working relationships with key executive and technical stakeholders across ETS and InfoSec ensuring strategic alignment and maximizing operational efficiency regarding security initiatives and policies

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry best practices, external perspectives, and relevant government/policy updates and impacts

• Provide architectural expertise and strategic direction, to the Security Architecture team, project teams, and leadership

• Provide updates and expertise to ETS Senior Leadership and InfoSec on Security Architecture challenges or status updates

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and InfoSec to develop the long-term strategic direction and roadmap for Security Architecture

• Continuously improve architecture tools, processes, and delivery artifacts to maintain relevance and maximize operational efficiency

• Ensure timely, accurate and quality-driven development of Security Architecture per-project

• Ensure that proposed and existing Security Architectures are aligned with established standards, goals and objectives set by ETS and InfoSec

• Establish and monitor internal/external controls for compliance and audit purposes; provide reporting regarding adherence to security architecture requirements and standards

• Perform supervisory/managerial duties:

• Hire, on-board, train, and develop new Security Architects, analysts and/or people managers

• Establish performance goals and priorities; capture performance metrics and provide feedback

• Prepare, conduct, and review performance appraisals

• Develop, mentor and counsel a Security Architecture team

• Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)

• Ensure goals and objectives align with ETS’s Technology and Architecture strategy

• Ensure efficiency of operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Advanced knowledge of the activities within the lines of business; experience in the financial industry preferred with knowledge of industry standards (FFIEC, GLBA, NCUA, PCI DSS, TOGAF, SABSA, Zachman)

• Significant experience with security architecture strategies such as defense in depth and zero trust practices

• Experience as a process owner, responsibility for introducing and optimizing processes, practices, and changes at an enterprise level and coordinating across business units effectively

• Advanced knowledge of risk management and regulatory requirements pertaining to information security, privacy and/or data protection

• Advanced knowledge of industry standards and practices (ISO, NIST, COBIT, COSO, ITIL)

• Experience leading teams of high-level professionals and managers, including career development, performance management and allocation resources based on workforce needs

• Ability to interpret and consistently apply complex policies, requirements and regulations across a large, complex organization

• Advanced analytical skill with an emphasis on using an inquiry-based approach, methodical critical questioning, and logical thinking; exercising sound judgment with the ability to identify and report on key findings

• Expert communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and leaders at all levels of the organization

• Advanced skill speaking and or presenting in front of all levels of the organization in a professional setting to include facilitating workshops, discussions and creating compelling and engaging presentations

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse teams and handling administrative and human resources actions

• Expert knowledge: CISSP, CISM, and other security certifications preferred

• Mastery of industry standards as shown by certifications: (ISACA, NIST, COBIT, COSO, ITIL)

• Experience (and preferably certification) in agile methods and ways of working; Six Sigma or process analysis and/or change management background

• Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal’s functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives

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

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

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• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring

• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services

Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

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.

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