About the role

What will you do at Navy Federal Credit Union?

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May

2027 and ending in August 2027. 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 2027 or later.

Potential projects:

* Security Testing & Validation

Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of application security

assessments across web applications, APIs, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.

Support the use of modern security testing techniques, including Dynamic

Application Security Testing (DAST), API security testing, and AI-assisted

vulnerability discovery, while gaining hands-on experience identifying and

documenting security findings.

* Technology Research & Innovation

Evaluate emerging web, API, and AI application security testing technologies.

Conduct market and capability research, analyze industry trends, and develop

recommendations on tools, techniques, and processes that could enhance the

effectiveness, efficiency, or coverage of the PIT program.

* Metrics & Program Analytics

Assess the effectiveness of existing PIT metrics, dashboards, and reporting.

Identify opportunities to improve measurement of testing coverage,

vulnerability trends, operational efficiency, and risk reduction. Develop

recommendations for new metrics and visualizations that provide actionable

insights to leadership and stakeholders.

* Process Improvement & Automation

Identify opportunities to streamline testing workflows, reduce manual effort,

and improve operational efficiency through automation and AI-assisted

processes. Collaborate with team members to document findings and develop

proof-of-concept improvements where appropriate.

* Security Governance & Reporting

Support the creation of testing documentation, presentations, research

summaries, and leadership reporting. Gain exposure to the governance

processes that help ensure applications and software components meet security

requirements before deployment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support application, API, and AI security testing efforts.

* Analyze and document security findings and test results.

* Research emerging security technologies and industry trends.

* Evaluate and improve program metrics and reporting.

* Assist with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Prepare technical documentation and presentations.

* Collaborate with security and technology teams on strategic projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in

Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

* Basic understanding of cybersecurity policies and best practices

* Strong organizational and time-management skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)

* Familiarity with project management tools

* Experience with data analysis tools.

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

* Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to address the needs of

internal and external stakeholders professionally and empathetically.

Additional Information

Hours:

* Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location:

* 820 Follin Ln SE, Vienna, VA 22180 or Remote

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.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion,

national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation,

genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable

law.

Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying

condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring

process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at

[email protected] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team

cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

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. For

additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page

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the Navy Federal Career Site.

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our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn,

Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or

unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or

personal financial information during the hiring process.

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and

procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Which skills does this role require?

CybersecurityApplication securityDynamic application security testingAPI securityVulnerability discoveryData analysisProcess automationTechnical documentationProject managementCommunication skillsTime managementMicrosoft officeRisk reductionSecurity governanceAI-assisted testingProduct SecurityInternshipApplication SecurityDASTAPI SecurityAI-enabled solutionsSecurity testingGovernanceMetricsAutomationSoftware supply chainInformation technologyComputer scienceProof-of-conceptSecurity assessmentsRed teamingBank Secrecy Act

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