Manager I, Technical Risk

Overview

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Responsible for overseeing the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of technical risks across the Digital’s systems, products and infrastructure. Plays a critical part in ensuring that technology-related risks are adequately managed, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with the organization's overall risk management strategy. Manages professionals and/or leaders and is accountable for the performance and results of a team. Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan. Develop, manage and guide execution of operational initiatives to achieve tactical objectives. The Manager will work closely with ETS, Security, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to help reduce risk to Navy Federal and increase our security posture. This role demands the ability to lead by influence, build strong cross functional partnerships, and drive the organization toward a secure, resilient, and compliant technical environment.

Responsibilities

Support Digital Risk Officer with the development and execution of the organization’s technical risk governance strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and security priorities
Identify and assess technical risks associated with systems, products, applications, networks, and infrastructure
Act as a trusted advisor to help business teams implement best practices in risk mitigation and remediation
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, monitor, and manage risks associated with the use, ownership, operation, involvement, influence, and development / adoption of technology within an enterprise
Conduct risk assessments and reviews of external partners, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
Oversee assessment, and prioritization of deficiencies across systems, applications, and infrastructure, and lead the development of effective remediation strategies in collaboration with technical teams
Work with Digital product teams to analyze emerging technologies and their associated risks
Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure that security, compliance, and risk mitigation are seamlessly embedded in transformation strategies
Work with cybersecurity, ETS and Digital Engineering teams to address vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of technical risks on the organization
Design and deploy Digital controls, processes, and procedures to manage identified risks
Ensure that technical systems adhere to industry best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR)
Develop and maintain technical risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity laws)
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and internal audit teams to ensure alignment on technical risk issues
Lead and coordinate the response to technical incidents and breaches, including root cause analysis and remediation efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, compliance, and business units to communicate risks and provide guidance on mitigation strategies
Present technical risk reports to senior management and board members, highlighting key risk areas and proposed actions
Establish processes for continuous monitoring of key technical risks
Produce regular risk reports, dashboards, and metrics to provide visibility into the organization’s technical risk landscape
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve the risk management function
Evaluate and manage risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers
Lead and mentor a team of technical risk analysts
Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure the team is up-to-date on the latest risk management practices and technologies

Qualifications

College/university degree and 5-7 years work experience; 1 - 3 years of management experience
Proven experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
Experience in technical risk management, IT security, or related roles
Broad knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
Broad knowledge of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Broad knowledge of Risk management
Broad knowledge of Cybersecurity risk
Broad knowledge of interworking’s of IT systems and network architecture
Compliance and regulatory understanding
Incident and Problem Management experience
Experience with technical auditing and assessments
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Ability to guide, influence and persuade others, primarily internally

Desired Qualifications

Banking/financial industry standards and practices
Knowledge of NFCU products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Certification in appropriate area: PMP, ITIL, SAFe5, etc.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. 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.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

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

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