Senior Manager - Information Security, Tools, and Engineering

VERISIGN; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 164,300 - 222,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading internet infrastructure provider is looking for a Sr Manager - Information Security, Tools and Engineering in Reston, VA. The role focuses on leading security tooling strategy and managing the engineering team to enhance security operations. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in security engineering and automation coupled with strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $164,300 to $222,300, with a hybrid work schedule, and is a great opportunity to influence security practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering or security operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing security engineering or security tooling teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and daily operation of security tooling.
• Manage and mentor a team of security engineers.
• Drive automation and reduce manual efforts.

Skills

Security engineering

Security operations

Leadership

Automation skills

Scripting (Python)

Education

4-year bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Graduate degree in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

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 Sr Manager - Information Security, Tools and Engineering, is responsible for developing and collaborating across departments to implement Verisign's information security program. The primary goal of this role is to lead the strategy, implementation and operational maturity of the organization’s security tooling ecosystem. This role oversees the engineering team responsible for deploying, integrating, monitoring, automating and maintaining security technologies that enable detection, prevention and response across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in security tooling with proven leadership experience, and demonstrates a commitment to automation, scalability and engineering-driven security operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports implementation, stabilization, and daily operation of Security tooling
• Lead lifecycle management of enterprise security tools and platforms
• Manage and mentor a team of security engineers responsible for deployment, integration, tuning and operational management of security technologies
• Drive and 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
• Drive continuous improvement of detection coverage, automation and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent work experience required; graduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferred
• 8+ years of experience in security engineering or security operations
• 2+ years of experience managing security engineering or security tooling teams
• Strong hands-on experience with 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 maintaining security tools in both cloud and on-prem environments
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical oversight
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GPEN, preferred

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

The pay range is $164,300 - 222,300.

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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