Navy Federal Credit Union

Security Engineer (Linux Systems Engineer)

Navy Federal Credit Union • $90K — $110K *
Pensacola, FL 32514Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar field; or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience automating and scripting server configurations and deployments.
  • Proficient in patching and upgrading Linux and Windows operating systems and applications.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise high security systems, particularly PCI-DSS/NCUA compliance.
  • Familiarity with AI, Agentic solutions, and ML/LLM technologies.
  • Experience in scripting with tools such as Ansible, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Strong knowledge of SSO/SAML/OAUTH integration for enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance of IT and enterprise-class security applications.
  • Troubleshoot Linux and Windows server operating systems and associated enterprise applications.
  • Deploy, optimize, and maintain security applications including on-prem, SaaS, and IaaS.
  • Remediate vulnerabilities on supported platforms, ensuring system stability.
  • Update and renew TLS certificates for applications and systems.
  • Contribute to internal engineering documentation, capturing vital information.
  • Monitor daily ticket queues for incidents and tasks, assigning as necessary.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours within Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET.
  • Opportunities for advanced training and skill development in cybersecurity.
  • Collaborative work environment with refined processes for change and problem management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

The Advanced Cyber Initiatives is looking for a driven professional to help advance the program's strategic vision. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Platform Engineering manager and lead the collaboration with Information Security teams for deployment & maintenance of cybersecurity enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

  • Support NFCU in the maintenance of IT and enterprise class security applications and systems
  • Troubleshooting Linux and/or Windows servers operating systems and predominately the enterprise applications running on those servers
  • Deploying, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise security applications, on prem, SaaS, and IaaS
  • Remediate vulnerabilities on Windows and/or Linux systems, ensure the stability and sustainability of supported platforms by monitoring, maintaining, patching, and administering all aspects of those systems
  • Deploying and configuring SaaS enterprise applications
  • Deploying AI, Agentic solutions, and ML/LLM's solutions to handle modern security threats
  • Contribute to and maintain internal engineering documentation (e.g., tool documentation, lessons learned, procedures, status updates, etc.)
  • Renewing and updating TLS certificates on appliances and enterprise applications
  • Responding to audit and enterprise hardening requests
  • Updating stories and subtasks work in flight
  • Update/speak in Daily Operations briefings
  • Daily ticket queue monitoring, for incidents and work ingestion and assigning as required
  • Responsible for quarterly access reviews
  • On call and after-hours rotation
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive hands on experience of automating/scripting of server configurations/deployments/etc
  • Extensive hands on experience patching and upgrading Linux and Windows based operating systems, packages, and applications
  • Extensive hands on experience with enterprise high security systems engineering related or similar role required (Understanding of enterprise best practices for security and hardening with a focus on PCI-DSS/NCUA ideal)
  • Experience with AI, Agentic solutions, and ML/LLM's in practice and/or deployment of technology.
  • Experience scripting in one of the following: Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, etc to automate routine tasks
  • Experience & thorough understanding of SSO/SAML/OAUTH integration of enterprise applications
  • Strong understanding and ability to troubleshoot various common Linux operating systems (Centos, Red hat, Ubuntu, and/or Cisco derivative OS's) OR Strong understanding and ability to troubleshoot various Windows server operating systems
  • Experience working in environments with infrastructure management processes such as change management, problem management, configuration management and project management
  • Hands on Experience in Agile specifically Kanban workflow.
  • Experience using/integrating tools with SIEM's
  • Experience with large enterprise processes and working a siloed environment where tickets/coordination/detailed change management and control processes are required
  • Knowledge of core network, firewall, routing, switching, load balancing, and proxy principles and troubleshooting related issues from a server deployment/maintenance perspective


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Cybersecurity applications
  • Linux based Java/Tomcat COTS web applications in a clustered environment
  • Windows .net based IIS COTS applications in a clustered environment
  • Physical or Virtual appliances with limited linux based OS CLI interfaces
  • Ability to read/understand a packet capture
  • Experience using Jira/Confluence


Additional Information

Hours:
  • Monday - Friday, Hours are flexible within core office hours of 7:00AM-6:00PM ET


Location:
  • 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
  • 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
  • 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is a credit union that serves members of the military and their families. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Navy Federal Credit Union was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The credit union has more than 9 million members and operates more than 300 branches across the United States and around the world.
Learn more about Navy Federal Credit Union
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1933
* Ladders Estimates

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