Security Engineer - Information Security Architect

The mission of the Security Architecture Team is to help design and implement secure systems, networks, and infrastructures. The team combines both technical expertise and strategic planning to help create a robust and resilient environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Architect. The Verisign Information Security Architecture Team is responsible for developing security strategy and requirements for Verisign. Partnering with all security engineering teams we deliver unique solutions to support Verisign’s internal security.

This team focuses on working across the organization partnering with stakeholders to ensure security is designed into all aspects of Verisign systems and networks. The Information Security Engineer will be responsibilities for architecting systems, conducting threat models, and working with other groups within Verisign to act as an information security subject matter expert.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Security direction and guidance across the organization in a multitude of areas including secure architecture, network, Endpoint, application security, vulnerability management, and all aspects of detection and responses
• Apply subject matter expertise to the formation of standards and guidelines and security best practices
• Assess and identify gaps in security posture and present recommendations to executive leadership
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to other Information Security teams

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, an equivalent technical degree or work experience
• 8 + years of broad information security experience
• Possess subject matter expertise in security architecture and secure networking concepts
• Possess subject matter expertise in Endpoint Security
• Possess subject matter expertise in security solutions pertaining to containers and Kubernetes

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable with vulnerability assessment and risk determination
• Knowledgeable with Application Security and OWASP Top 10
• Cloud security concepts and architecture

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

The pay range is $128,700 - $174,100.  The anticipated base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.