VP, Staff Perimeter Defense Engineer

Synchrony • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Synchrony is seeking a Technical Staff Security Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and rollout of next-generation Perimeter Defense capabilities across a large-scale enterprise environment – supporting a major migration to AWS and Azure. This person is responsible for the full lifecycle of delivering new security capabilities: translating security and network architecture requirements into engineered solutions, automating deployments through infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD, validating controls, and operationalizing them with documentation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security engineer with deep cloud and network security expertise, strong automation skills (Terraform, Python, APIs), and practical experience with perimeter technologies such as Palo Alto firewalls, Zscaler proxy, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation. You will collaborate closely with Cloud Security, Network Engineering, and Security Architecture teams, act as a technical leader/mentor, and drive secure-by-design outcomes that enable business velocity while strengthening enterprise resilience.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical security engineering with a focus on Perimeter Defense
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Deep working knowledge and experience with Cloud technology including AWS, and Azure to a lesser extent.
• Proven automation skills using Terraform, Python, and API calls, to automate manual tasks in the deployment of security solutions and configurations during the company’s Public Cloud migration.
• Hands-on experience managing Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation etc.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, CloudBees, GitLab etc. to enable automation and orchestration of security configuration.
• Deep knowledge of code repositories such as Bitbucket, Git etc., having experience with version control, collaboration, code review and integration.
• Working knowledge of Perimeter Defense technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls, zScaler Proxy, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation systems.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CCNP are highly desirable.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.
• All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security technologies
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and architecture.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently, make decisions and deliver solutions with little supervision but also ability to work collaboratively with others on cross-functional teams
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead network security efforts related to migration to AWS and Azure Public Cloud
• Automate security capabilities enabling the migration to the Public Cloud
• Design, implement, and maintain Perimeter Defense solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Work closely with our Cyber Security, Network, and Security Architect teams to identify the most effective security solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to Perimeter Defense systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to Perimeter Defense technologies.
• Develop, implement and test strategies for the detection and prevention of security threats
• Design and implement network security policies, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement security enhancements
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in Perimeter Defense technology and evaluate new tools and techniques for potential use in the organization
• Mentor and train other members of the security team in Perimeter Defense technology and best practices
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is 135,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
• Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
• We’re proud to offer you flexibility.
• At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices.
• You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees