Security Network Engineer
Northwest Federal Credit Union

Herndon, Virginia

Posted in Financial Services


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Job Info


Overview

The Information Security (IS) team is responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise-wide information security program to assure information assets are appropriately protected. Responsibilities include developing, implementing and overseeing security policies and procedures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems technology. The team works throughout the IS systems lifecycle to perform architectural designs, review competing products and technologies, selection, acquisition, configuration, test, and deployment of IS systems, as well as maintaining the operational effectiveness of these systems.

Responsibilities

  • Be knowledgeable of the overall Security Program, and write or edit portions as needed
  • Be knowledgeable of a broad range of Information Security standards and best practices across the industry, set new standards for NWFCU IS best practices
  • Lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to network security
  • Participate in and support policy creation and review, and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking systems
  • Coordinate and collaborate with all aspects of the IT Infrastructure team to minimize security friction while maintaining high standards for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of NWFCU systems
  • Configure, test, deploy, operate, and maintain Next Generation firewalls and monitoring/management consoles or system
  • Conduct research on IT Security related network hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts
  • Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
  • Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
  • Manage all firewalls at NWFCU, including firewall rule and policy deployment
  • Perform network, and security audits
  • Recommend, schedule, and perform IT Security related network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
  • Ensure the deployment of Network Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems (IPS and IDS)
  • Enforcement of regulatory compliance to data access, information sharing, and protecting personally identifiable information (PII) for members and employees
  • Performing proper management and administration of the credit union systems to further business goals and for compliance needs
  • Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or comparable experience
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in the Information Systems field
  • Understanding of network security applications and systems such as e-mail gateway, web gateway, firewalls, and proxies
  • The ability to assist in authoring and reviewing security policy, standards, and procedures
  • Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for access to government facilities; U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to demonstrate new skills as required by the organization after sufficient time and training to support an evolving environment
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and/or with members
EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.


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