Lead Security Architect

Verizon•Tampa, FL

2d•$137,000 - $263,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.