Senior InfoSec Tools Engineer

Verisign Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,800 - 183,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Stock awards eligibility

Job summary

Verisign Inc. is looking for an experienced Engineer IV in Information Security, located in Reston, VA. This senior technical role involves the administration and improvement of enterprise security tools, ensuring their integration and alignment with security objectives.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a pay range between $135,800 - $183,800, depending on experience and skills. Verisign emphasizes a mission-driven culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of security technical experience.
• 5+ years of network security experience.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain and optimize enterprise security tools.
• Manage tool lifecycle activities including upgrades and migrations.
• Develop automation workflows to support security operations.

Education

4-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Enterprise Security Platforms (SIEM, EDR, VM, Cloud Security)

Windows Server Administration

Linux Server Administration

Python Scripting

Job description

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 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 bachelor's 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.

Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.