• Principal Security Engineer

    Navy Federal Credit Union (San Diego, CA)


    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

    + 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.

     

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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.

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