Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsible for assessing and managing technical risks across the organization’s IT and operational environments. Works closely with cross-functional teams to identify and analyze emerging technology risks, implement risk management strategies, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations. Plays a key role in developing frameworks for risk identification, reporting, mitigation, and control. Responsible for understanding the technological landscape, implementing risk management frameworks, and ensuring that the organization adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities- Lead efforts to identify technical risks related to IT infrastructure, applications, systems, and data
- Perform detailed risk assessments of IT projects, vendors, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
- Analyze new technologies and business processes to determine associated risks
- Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that could affect the organization
- Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Prioritize risks based on business impact, and work with stakeholders to design and implement mitigation strategies
- Work with IT and business teams to embed risk management into technology projects, operational processes, and product development
- Manage the remediation of technical vulnerabilities and track risk reduction efforts
- Ensure that risk management processes align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOX, etc.)
- Lead internal and external audits by providing risk assessments, compliance reports, and documentation
- Partner with compliance and legal teams to monitor adherence to regulatory changes impacting technology risks
- Lead or assist in investigating technical incidents and breaches, conducting root cause analyses, and recommending corrective actions
- Collaborate with security and IT teams to develop response strategies for cybersecurity incidents
- Prepare and present post-incident reports and lessons learned to management
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on the status of technical risks, trends, and mitigation efforts
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all risk assessments, controls, and mitigation strategies
- Assist in the creation of technical risk dashboards for ongoing monitoring
- Act as a subject matter expert on technical risk and provide guidance to other teams across the organization
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance risk awareness and promote best practices
- Collaborate with internal teams such as IT, cybersecurity, compliance, legal, and audit to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management
- Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management frameworks and tools
- Monitor the evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies to update risk strategies and frameworks accordingly
- Promote a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management throughout the organization
- Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
- Experience in technical risk management, cybersecurity, or IT governance
- Hands-on experience with risk assessments, risk frameworks, and mitigation strategies
- Proven experience in managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks
- Advanced knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, COSO), and regulatory compliance requirements
- Advanced understanding of IT systems, network architecture, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in working with incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA) preferred
- ServiceNow experience
- Power BI (or similar) experience
Additional Information
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
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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. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
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Skills Required
- Complete knowledge and understanding of the relevant business area or specialization
- Experience in technical risk management, cybersecurity, or IT governance
- Hands-on experience with risk assessments, risk frameworks, and mitigation strategies
- Proven experience managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks
- Advanced knowledge of risk management principles, ISO, NIST, COSO, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Advanced understanding of IT systems, network architecture, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including explaining complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent training, education, and experience
- Master's degree in a related field or equivalent training, education, and experience
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA
- ServiceNow experience
- Power BI or similar experience
Navy Federal Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world's largest credit union with over 12 million members, over $160 billion in assets and over 22,000 employees. As a credit union, we have members, not customers. At our campuses in Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA, and in our more than 350 branches, we serve the men and women of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans and their families. We deliver world-class service, rooted in the belief that it is an honor and privilege to serve our members. We are committed to providing our members outstanding financial products and services. Navy Federal offers a career, not just a job. We are proud of the robust Total Rewards package we offer to our employees, including competitive salaries, incentive programs, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement plans with employer match, award-winning training programs, professional development programs, tuition assistance, paid leave, and work/life programs. 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
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