Senior InfoSec Tools Engineer

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.

We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

The Engineer IV - Information Security, Tools and Engineering, is is a senior technical contributor responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise security tools and the underlying infrastructure platforms that support them.

This role serves as a technical leader within the Information Security organization, ensuring security technologies are highly available, securely configured, integrated with enterprise systems and aligned with organizational security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain and optimize enterprise security tools, including new tool features and tool integrations
• Manage tool lifecycle activities including upgrades, migrations, patching, capacity planning and decommissioning
• Primary technical owner for assigned security tools/platforms
• Develop automation and an engineering first approach to reduce manual efforts
• Partner with security operations to ensure tools support operational workflows
• Establish metrics, KPIs and maturity roadmaps for security tooling effectiveness
• Ensure tools are configured, proactively monitored and maintained according to security best practices
• Participate in change management operations and other shared duties

Requirements

• 4-year bachelors degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience required
• 8+ years of experience in security technical experience
• 5+ years of experience in network security
• Experience with deploying and maintaining enterprise security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, VM, Cloud Security and Security Orchestration and Automation tools
• Strong scripting and automation skills including Python and experience building automation workflows, integrations or tooling to support security operations
• Experience with Windows and Linux server administration

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

The pay range is $135,800 - $183,800.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.

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