Senior InfoSec Tools Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Discretionary stock awards

Job summary

VeriSign, Inc. is seeking an Engineer IV for Information Security in Reston, VA. In this role, you will be a senior technical contributor responsible for managing enterprise security tools and ensuring they are effectively integrated with organizational needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in security, a strong background in network security, and proficiency in scripting and automation. This position offers a competitive salary range and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security technical roles.
• 5+ years of experience in network security.
• Experience with deploying enterprise security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure enterprise security tools.
• Manage tool lifecycle activities including upgrades.
• Develop automation to reduce manual efforts.
• Partner with security operations for tool support.

Skills

Security technical experience

Network security

Scripting and automation skills (Python)

Windows and Linux server administration

Education

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

Tools

SIEM

EDR

VM

Cloud Security

Security Orchestration and Automation tools

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 their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.