Firewall Engineering Team Lead

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo seeks an experienced technology executive to oversee several Engineering and Architecture teams, guiding development and systems support aligned with department goals and client needs. You will manage client relations, prioritize the project queue, and ensure delivery within budget while promoting risk controls and regulatory compliance.

The role demands leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders to advance the

Qualifications

• Combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ engineering and/or architecture experience.
• 3 years leadership experience required.
• Experience with Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and other firewall technologies.
• Proficiency in project management, SDLC, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in client consultations to analyze short-range business requirements.
• Direct engineering/architecture teams, assign staff and ensure project schedules.
• Oversee development, testing, and integration across applications and platforms.
• Monitor risk, comply with standards, and manage budgets and vendor relations.
• Serve as SME and mentor others while shaping strategic technology direction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Team leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

SDLC

Vendor analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

Firewall technologies

Job description

This role is four days on-site at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week Overview: Manages the activities of several Engineering and/or Architecture Team Leaders or units and responsible for each Team’s/unit’s development and systems support efforts. Provides day-to-day direction for the units and applications in line with goals of department and the clients they support. Responsible for managing client relations and expectations. Manages the project queue for their area. Strives to achieve individual and organizational objectives at minimum cost.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short-range business requirements and recommend innovations that anticipate future impact of changing business requirements. Responsible for building a positive client relationship. Monitor the technology direction of the industry and vendor applications. Research and initiate change to the status quo, when necessary. Responsible for vendor and product analysis and recommendations. Oversee application development, support testing efforts, technology infrastructure/project management and other technology domains. Serve as subject matter expert in assigned area of responsibility. Build rapport within the organization. Communicate and develop a professional level of communication and cooperation. Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations. Control the activities of the teams, assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities. Ensure completion of schedules. Responsible for short-term staffing planning. Implement technology consistent with Division standards and long-range plans. Ensure adherence to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements. May translate requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed specifications for system enhancements. Manage recommended designs based on business and technology requirements. Identify issues and concerns. Manage monitoring project plans; may coordinate major project activities. Remain current on activities outside the team that may impact the team or client environment. Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets. Recommend and initiate new policies and procedures that improve the performance and effectiveness of the Department. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Oversees a team where the majority of employees are engineers and/or architect individual contributors, or Engineering Supervisors.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

5 to 10

Education and Experience Required:

A combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ engineering and/or architecture experience and 3 years leadership experience Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while effectively managing complex operational functions and strategic priorities. Experience with skills, application(s) and functions of technology area (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, other Firewall Technologies) Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature Proficiency with project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications Complete understanding of the system development life cycle Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent decision-making skills Strong project management skills Strong presentation skills Experience encouraging teamwork and serving as role model when leading and directing others Understanding of technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem Education and Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 10 years’ technology management or large program leadership experience Extensive application and product knowledge experience with skills, application(s) and functions of technology area led Subject Matter Expert understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications Understanding of multiple business area’s functions Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities Good understanding of the Bank’s application framework Aware of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives with ability to shape direction Self-motivated and able to motivate others Understanding business(es) supported and its’ terminology

Location:

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Salary:

The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

About M&T Bank:

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.