Vice President, Cyber Defense

Fannie Mae

. Define and execute Fannie Mae's enterprise cybersecurity strategy .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing enterprise cybersecurity strategies, overseeing threat detection and incident response, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts in business terms.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentThreat Detection And ResponseIncident ManagementCybersecurity Risk ManagementExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Cyber DefenseSecurity OperationsThreat IntelligenceDigital ForensicsSecurity EngineeringEnterprise Security ArchitectureVulnerability RemediationCloud Security TechnologiesAI-Driven Attack TechniquesProcess Automation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic Decision-MakingOperational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

AWS Shared Responsibility ModelNIST CSFMITRE ATT&CKCybersecurity ApplicationsAutomation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMGIACAdvanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated EnvironmentsFinancial Institution CybersecurityCritical InfrastructureCybersecurity ComplianceIncident Response Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute Fannie Mae's enterprise cybersecurity strategy
Oversee Threat Detection and Response, Cyber Incident Management, and cyber protection organizations
Strengthen enterprise cyber threat detection using internal and external resources
Oversee cyber incident response and management programs and vulnerability remediation
Ensure cybersecurity applications and systems remain relevant, viable, and scalable
Partner with business, technology, and risk leaders to strengthen security posture and drive modernization
Enhance cyber resilience and align cybersecurity technologies with business needs
Drive process optimization and efficiency through automation and enhanced technologies
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements
Foster security, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Drive detection and containment of cybersecurity events
Direct strategic intelligence activities to identify relevant cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Mature the enterprise cybersecurity posture in complex on-premises and multicloud environments
Oversee cybersecurity risk management, audits, reviews, assessments, and audit issue remediation
Coordinate governance, control health monitoring, tabletop exercises, and critical patch procedures
Apply cloud security technologies and models, including the AWS shared responsibility model and SaaS
Lead adoption of best-in-class and emerging cybersecurity technologies
Transform legacy manual processes through automation and technology
Communicate cyber strategies, plans, and operational risks in business terms while aligning stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant progressive leadership experience in cybersecurity, technology, or technology risk
Substantial experience leading cybersecurity organizations in large, complex enterprises
Experience leading enterprise-scale Cyber Defense, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, or related capabilities
Experience developing and executing cybersecurity strategies and major transformation programs across complex technology environments
Experience leading significant cyber incidents and making consequential decisions under pressure
Deep understanding of adversary behaviors and attack techniques, including AI-driven attacks
Knowledge of security operations, detection and response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, digital forensics, incident management, security engineering, and enterprise security architecture
Experience operating within highly regulated environments and working with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Audit, and regulatory stakeholders
Success building, developing, and retaining high-performing technical organizations and senior leadership teams
Exceptional executive communication skills and ability to translate technical cybersecurity matters into business risk and strategic decisions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Preferred: cybersecurity leadership in a large financial institution, critical infrastructure provider, systemically important organization, or highly regulated enterprise
Preferred: experience modernizing large-scale Security Operations or Cyber Defense organizations
Preferred: knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid technology environments
Preferred: experience integrating offensive security, threat intelligence, and defensive capabilities
Preferred: experience applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and automation in cybersecurity operations
Preferred: familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST incident response guidance, MITRE ATT&CK, and related standards
Preferred: advanced degree
Preferred: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or comparable certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fannie Mae incentive program eligibility, subject to program terms
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits
Benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work arrangement indicated as “Flex”