Overview
The Cyber Advanced Analysis Team (CAAT) in Navy Federal's Information Security Division's Automation and Special Projects group identifies, tracks and mitigates cyber threats to Navy Federal Credit Union Members. Systemic and persistent threats to Navy Federal Members include but are not limited to fraud schemes and identity theft. CAAT collaborates with additional teams across Navy Federal to innovate and automate protections against these threats.
The Summer Associate will conduct a three-month research experiment with the intent of presenting the results of the research at the end of the summer.
Potential projects could include:
Conduct a retrospective research project into a subset of Navy Federal Members accounts who were victims of account takeover (ATO) with the intent of building a model to identify potential fraud losses averted by new controls which secure account credentials.
Investigate phishing sites targeting Navy Federal Members to identify and analyze the phish kits or other infrastructure commonalities across the sites.
Build a machine learning model to categorize or classify deep and dark web threats to Navy Federal Members.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2024 and ending in August 2024. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify, applicants must be currently pursuing degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2024 or after.
Responsibilities
Retrieve, analyze, and validate data and test accuracy of reported results
Analyze open source, DDW and internal-to-NFCU member data to understand, predict and identify opportunities to improve member security
Develop and present proposal on findings from analysis and research to management up to and including senior executives
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related degree
Familiarity with the concepts of social engineering, phishing, credential harvesting or other threat intelligence relevant to financial institutions
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
Ability to adapt to new technologies
Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602
Navy Federal is now hybrid! Our standard enterprise requirement for a hybrid schedule is to report onsite 4-16 days each month. The number of days reporting onsite will ultimately be determined by the employee's leadership and business unit needs. You will learn more throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
About Us
You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about-what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
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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