Senior Firewall Engineering Lead - Hybrid (Buffalo)

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

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