Distinguished Engineer - SASE Architect

Verizon Communications-posted 8 months ago
$136,500 - $238,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Remote • Basking Ridge, NJ
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Verizon Global Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Enterprise SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Architect to lead the design, development, and testing of our enterprise-wide SASE architecture. This role will play a crucial part in driving network transformation by integrating security and networking services into a unified, cloud-native framework. You will also work with implementation teams to implement Network and Security services like SASE/SSE products and best-in-class cloud-delivered Security Services. You will work with cutting-edge technology, driving vendor roadmap, and redefining the future of network security.

  • Developing and defining the enterprise-wide SASE architecture, ensuring alignment with business and security objectives.
  • Leading the design and implementation of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Digital Loss Prevention (DLP) and public cloud security solutions.
  • Collaborating with security, networking, and cloud teams to integrate identity, access management, and security policies across the enterprise.
  • Defining technical standards, roadmaps, and best practices for SASE deployment, ensuring scalability and performance.
  • Building Low Level Design diagrams and be able to clearly communicate design goals with the implementation teams.
  • Providing architectural oversight for global network transformation initiatives, driving cloud adoption and edge security.
  • Evaluating and recommending SASE vendors and technologies, ensuring they meet enterprise security and networking requirements.
  • Partnering with IT leadership to align SASE strategies with business objectives and digital transformation goals.
  • Building strong vendor relationships so they clearly understand Verizon's requirements and drive these vendors to build or enhance feature/functionality to meet Verizon's needs.
  • Developing implementation plans and migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Leading proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate SASE solutions and capabilities.
  • Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders.
  • Keeping abreast on emerging security vulnerabilities, exploits, and risks.
  • Ensuring the solution remains effective against existing threats as well as proactively addresses new exploits.
  • Developing engineering standards and artifacts for certified products.
  • Maintaining complete technical knowledge of the network.
  • 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.
  • Strong expertise in SASE frameworks, SD-WAN, CASB, SWG, ZTNA, and cloud security.
  • Hands-on experience with network security, proxies, firewalls, VPNs, and identity & access management (IAM).
  • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native security models.
  • Experience designing and implementing zero-trust architectures.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with complex security and networking requirements.
  • Prior experience leading digital transformation initiatives with a focus on cloud security and networking.
  • New technology development and testing experience.
  • Strong understanding of industry security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executives and stakeholders.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCIE, AWS/Azure Security, or SASE-related certifications are a plus.
  • Self-motivated and forward-thinking.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Health and wellness benefits.
  • Short term incentives.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • Stock incentive programs.
  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Other incentives.
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