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 Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2025 and ending in August 2025. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.
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.
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
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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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
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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