Overview

The Manager, Zero Trust Security will be an agent of change committed to the implementation of NFCU's Zero Trust Security framework. Deliver the implementation of Zero Trust capabilities. Manage the Zero Trust team in a dynamic and agile environment. Must be comfortable with oversight, contextualizing and mapping workstreams to be aligned with strategic initiatives. Serve as a trusted partner and strategic advisor to the organization by building effective working relationships and collaborating across organizations and business units. Work with stakeholders across the enterprise to update roadmaps and execution plans.

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Responsibilities

• Drive the development of technology strategy and a roadmap towards a Zero Trust paradigm including integration with Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Endpoint Security, Policy and Trust engines, Analytics and Automation

• Utilize threat modeling techniques to develop Zero Trust controls to be applied to architecture data, assets, applications, and services to include networks, and identities

• Champion Zero Trust principles across all pillars of delivery at NFCU including new technologies such as SASE, cloud technologies, enterprise identity and data encryption

• Partner with stakeholders to shift the access and authentication paradigm across NFCU to Zero Trust Security and reduce risk to include insider threat

• Assist with leading and training team members to deliver high quality products that are horizontally coordinated, vetted and include pros and cons options.

• Participate in shaping budget requirements, justification, documentation and alignment to key strategic initiatives

• Serve as the Business Product Owner for NFCU's Zero Trust strategy; responsible for leading the effort to organize the execution of blueprints by influencing and building coalitions across multiple departments and disciplines

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define, design, and deliver the blueprint for a Zero Trust platform that encompasses NFCU's data, assets, applications, and services to include networks, and identities

• Act as an advisor on authorization and authentication systems, infrastructure, and implementation techniques to drive Zero Trust architecture

• Work with teams supporting policies and standards and provide in-depth knowledge and guidelines driving towards a Zero Trust solution

• Build strong partnerships with business units to promote adoption of Zero Trust capabilities

• Collaborate with senior management on decisions regarding prioritization and implementation of Zero Trust capabilities

• Guide team development for continual growth in technical, soft and leadership skills

• Ensure compliance with all HR related policies, practices and procedures, such as timekeeping, recruiting, compensation, separations, leave usage, etc.

• Ensure the team follows, complies with and regularly reviews all required policies, practices and procedures

• Perform supervisory/managerial responsibilities:

• Supervise daily activities

• Establish performance goals and priorities

• Assist with preparing and conducting reviewing performance appraisals

• Develop, mentor, and coach team

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

• Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy

• Ensure efficiency of workstreams

• Act as Manager in the incumbent's absence

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field, or the equivalent education, training, and experience

• Extensive hands-on experience on the implementation of Zero Trust principles

• Demonstrated experience delivering Zero Trust capabilities

• Deliver on defining the strategy and roadmaps for Zero Trust technology products, service standards, and governance routines

• Deliver, advise, partner on Zero Trust security design, configuration, and solutions

• Deep technology expertise in infrastructure including cloud and hybrid implementations, applications and security

• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

• Extensive years of experience in enterprise security, including familiarity of data architecture and identity ecosystems

• Understanding and delivery experience with leading security frameworks including Zero Trust

• Knowledge application concepts and development and secure authentication and data patterns

• Significant experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others

• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment

• Expert skill maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating integrity

• Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

• Significant experience in operating within a consensus culture in a complex organization that requires interacting with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders

• A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude; a driver and implementer who possesses the poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations

• Expert interpersonal and communication skills, including experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors diplomatically and tactfully

• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, and persistence to move ahead regardless of barriers.

• Expertise in demonstrating thought leadership, initiative taking, decision-making and creativity in solving technology, cybersecurity, and business problems

• Extensive experience supervising and leading professional employees

• Expert experience managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals

• Expert skill in leading with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence

• Expert skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange & positive outcomes

• Expert analytical/quantitative, critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills

• Expert skill presenting findings/issues, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely for executive consumption.

• Expert word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills

• Working knowledge of applicable NCUA regulations governing credit unions as related to cyber security

• Excellent knowledge of applicable NIST and industry best practices for credit unions and financial institutions as related to cyber security

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM, Azure, Saviynt, data lakes and SIEMs

• Experience within a credit union or financial services institutions

• Familiarity with working with regulators in the financial services industry

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

• Working Knowledge of Navy Federal's products, services, programs, policies, and procedures

• Professional Certifications (CCZT, ZTCA, CSA, CISA, CISSP, etc.)

• Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, technology/business management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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

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.

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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

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