Overview
On Site
Hybrid
$131,700-$206,450 per year
Full Time
Skills
Cyber Security
Optimization
Web Security
FOCUS
Cloud Security
Testing
Collaboration
Web Architecture
IT Management
Risk Assessment
Mentorship
Security Engineering
Akamai
Threat Analysis
WAF
API
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Management
OWASP
Threat Modeling
Cloud Computing
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Documentation
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Microsoft Azure
SPL
Splunk
SQL
Grafana
Regulatory Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
PCI DSS
Project Management
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Military
Media
Intellectual Property
IP
Recruiting
Market Analysis
Policies and Procedures
Job Details
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our web security infrastructure. This role will focus on advanced Bot defense, Application and API protection, and secure web delivery leveraging Akamai, Cequence and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the current threat landscape, web architecture, and cloud security, with a strong foundation in modern security frameworks and tools.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
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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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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our web security infrastructure. This role will focus on advanced Bot defense, Application and API protection, and secure web delivery leveraging Akamai, Cequence and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the current threat landscape, web architecture, and cloud security, with a strong foundation in modern security frameworks and tools.
Responsibilities
- Architect and manage Akamai security solutions including:
- CDN and WAF (Application and API Protector)
- Bot Manager Premier
- Account Protector
- Client-Side Protection and Compliance
- Edge DNS, Global Traffic Manager, and Cloudlets
- Lead Bot defense strategy and threat landscape analysis to proactively 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.
Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024
Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
Forbes 2025 America's Best Large Employers
Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads
Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2024
Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2025
Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers
Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care
Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award
Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
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 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.
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