Lead Security Architect

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What you'll be doing...

Verizon Global Infrastructure (VGI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Leader to bridge the gap between high-level design and physical execution. As the "Architectural Brain" and "Physical Engine" of our newly formed security organization, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of secure data center network zones across the GTS Enterprise Network. From writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated deployments to performing hands-on stress testing in the lab, you will ensure our Zero Trust framework is inherently secure, automated, and resilient.

This is a home-based role in the continental US.

What we're looking for...

• Supporting daily operations, including internal/external stakeholder engagement and dotted-line leadership.

• Developing the enterprise-wide Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and micro-segmentation architecture for new separate, secure data center zones

• Defining migration standards and best practices, ensuring that moved systems maintain high availability and performance.

• Developing implementation plans and migration strategies that allow for the secure movement of network tools into new zones with minimal disruption.

• Overseeing proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate Zero Trust solutions and micro-segmentation capabilities; this includes the Hempstead lab to validate migration procedures before production execution.

• Leading architectural strategy for global network transformations, specializing in edge security and data center isolation; this includes ensuring infrastructure resiliency through robust Out-of-Band management tooling and providing cross-continental technical leadership (US/India) during critical maintenance operations.

• Scripting to automate and streamline repetitive configuration tasks and enhance the scalability of network infrastructure.

• Ensuring design implementations across internal network segments include firewalls, proxies, Identity & Access Management (IAM) and other security policies.

• Evaluating and recommending security vendors and technologies, such as Firewalls, Proxies, and CASBs, to ensure they meet enterprise requirements.

• Building Low Level Design (LLD) diagrams that clearly outline security boundaries and communicate these goals to implementation teams.

• Collaborating with security, networking, and cloud teams to integrate identity-based security policies that protect management systems and tools.

• Defining technical standards, roadmaps, and best practices for secure network deployment, ensuring scalability and performance for tens of thousands of users.

• Partnering with IT leadership and the Enterprise Security Architect team to align network security strategies with digital transformation goals.

• Assisting with internal audit reviews. This includes producing and presenting artifacts and executive summaries to support the overall team's mission.

• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, keeping them abreast of emerging vulnerabilities and exploits.

• Promoting an environment of collaboration and individual accountability when it comes to problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvements.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Six or more years of experience in enterprise network implementation, testing, and data center operations.

• Six or more years of experience in enterprise network architecture and security design.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Prior experience leading complex application migrations and data center consolidation projects.

• Experience building fault-tolerant architectures and micro-segmentation within Zero Trust (SASE/SSE) frameworks.

• Deep expertise in Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), proxies, VPNs, and IAM, specifically regarding management traffic security.

• Hands-on experience using Python and Ansible to automate configuration migrations and infrastructure scaling.

• Technical proficiency with enterprise logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Zabbix, SevOne).

• Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and how they interact with network infrastructure.

• Strong alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks across cloud-native and hybrid environments.

• Certifications like: CISSP, CCSP, CCIE Security or related SASE certifications.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be workingIn this remote role, you'll work from home with occasional in-person trainings and meetings. Scheduled Weekly Hours40 Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $137,000.00 - $263,000.00.